Description

2,4,6-Trimethylpyridin-3-Amine Hydrochloride is a high-purity, functionalized pyridine derivative offered as a hydrochloride salt for enhanced stability and handling. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile organic building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require substituted pyridine motifs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Potential precursor for the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles used in organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile starting material for academic and industrial research into new chemical entities and reaction methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,4,6-Trimethylpyridin-3-Amine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	71595-27-2
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClN2 or C8H12N2·HCl
Molecular Weight	172.65 g/mol (Free base: 136.19 g/mol)
Synonyms	3-Amino-2,4,6-trimethylpyridine Hydrochloride; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-pyridinamine Hydrochloride; 2,4,6-Trimethylpyridin-3-ylamine Hydrochloride; 3-Amino-2,4,6-collidine Hydrochloride; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-aminopyridine HCl; 3-Pyridinamine, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, hydrochloride (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trimethylpyridin-3-Amine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request 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 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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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