Description

Pyridine-2-Carboxamidine is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a precursor for synthesizing a wide range of pharmacologically active compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing guanidine or amidine functional groups, such as kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating complexing agents, ligands for metal catalysis, and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry, combinatorial chemistry, and the discovery of new chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, dyes, and other advanced materials requiring specific nitrogen-containing heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridine-2-Carboxamidine
CAS No.	52313-50-5
Molecular Formula	C6H7N3
Molecular Weight	121.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinecarboxamidine; 2-Pyridylamidine; Picolinamidine; 2-Amidinopyridine; 2-Cyanamidopyridine; Pyridine-2-carboximidamide; 2-Pyridinecarboximidamide; 2-Pyridylguanidine (common name)
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Quality Control

Our Pyridine-2-Carboxamidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.