Description

4-Methyl-Pyridine-2,3-Diamine is a high-purity, versatile diamine derivative of picoline, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional amine groups on the pyridine ring make it an essential intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and the synthesis of specialty dyes and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a versatile ligand for metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and material science.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing high-performance azo dyes and organic pigments with enhanced lightfastness.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a curing agent or cross-linker for epoxy resins and in the production of polyamides.
• Research & Development: Valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for library synthesis and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-Pyridine-2,3-Diamine
CAS No.	53929-59-2
Molecular Formula	C6H9N3
Molecular Weight	123.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Diamino-4-picoline; 2,3-Diamino-4-methylpyridine; 4-Methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine; 4-Methylpyridine-2,3-diyldiamine; 3,4-Diamino-2-methylpyridine (tautomer); 2,3-Diamino-4-methylpyridine; 4-Methyl-2,3-diaminopyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-Pyridine-2,3-Diamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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