Description

(4-Pyridyl)Acetone Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt and a key pyridine derivative used as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a reactive intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing pyridine or piperidine moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional organic materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized to develop molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Pyridyl)Acetone Hydrochloride
CAS No.	70199-62-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	171.62 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Pyridinyl)-2-propanone hydrochloride; 4-Acetonylpyridine hydrochloride; 4-(2-Oxopropyl)pyridine hydrochloride; 1-(Pyridin-4-yl)propan-2-one hydrochloride; p-Acetonylpyridine hydrochloride; 4-Pyridylacetone HCl; 4-Pyridin-4-yl-2-propanone hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (4-Pyridyl)Acetone Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent degradation from 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.