Description

1-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-6-Methylpyridin-2(1H)-One is a versatile pyridinone derivative with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique heterocyclic structure, featuring both hydroxy and keto functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry, reaction pathways, and method development in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-6-Methylpyridin-2(1H)-One
CAS No.	61296-13-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-1-ethyl-6-methyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 1-Ethyl-6-methyl-4-pyridinol-2-one; 4-Hydroxy-1-ethyl-6-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one; 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 1-ethyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-1-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyridone; 1-Ethyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-pyridone; EHMP; Contact for further synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-4-Hydroxy-6-Methylpyridin-2(1H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling via modern techniques like HPLC and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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