Description

3-Benzylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a crucial intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a pyridine ring and a benzyl group, makes it a valuable building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for research and industrial chemists developing active ingredients, catalysts, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: An effective component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, alkylations, and as a nitrogen-containing scaffold for novel chemical entities.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Benzylpyridine
CAS No.	620-95-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	169.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Phenylmethyl)pyridine; N-Benzyl-3-pyridylamine; 3-Pyridylphenylmethane; Pyridine, 3-(phenylmethyl)-; 3-Benzyl-pyridine; α-Pyridyltoluene; 3-(Benzyl)pyridine
EINECS	210-663-8

Quality Control

Our 3-Benzylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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