Description

5-(4-Nitrobenzyl)Pyridin-2-Yl Hydrogen Carbonate is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a nitrobenzyl-protected pyridine core with a reactive carbonate ester group. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitrobenzyl and pyridine motifs are pharmacologically relevant.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis or as a scaffold for organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in constructing photoactivatable or "caged" compounds for studying biological processes.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Nitrobenzyl)Pyridin-2-Yl Hydrogen Carbonate
CAS No.	60611-68-9
Molecular Formula	C13H10N2O5
Molecular Weight	274.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Nitrophenyl)methyl]-2-pyridinyl hydrogen carbonate; 2-Pyridinol, 5-[(4-nitrophenyl)methyl]-, 1-carbonate; 5-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-2-pyridyl hydrogen carbonate; 5-(p-Nitrobenzyl)pyridin-2-yl hydrogen carbonate; 2-Hydroxy-5-(4-nitrobenzyl)pyridine carbonate; 5-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-2-pyridinol carbonate; 60611-68-9; 5-(4-Nitrobenzyl)pyridin-2-yl carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-(4-Nitrobenzyl)Pyridin-2-Yl Hydrogen Carbonate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.