Description

n-tert-Butylpyridin-2-Amine (CAS NO 76293-30-6) is a specialized pyridine derivative featuring a bulky tert-butyl substituent on the amine nitrogen, which imparts significant steric and electronic properties. This compound is a valuable high-purity building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered amine ligands or modifiers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the tert-butylamino group can influence biological activity and stability.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a ligand for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organometallic reactions, leveraging its electron-donating and steric properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a functional monomer.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles and complex amines in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-tert-Butylpyridin-2-Amine
CAS No.	76293-30-6
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2
Molecular Weight	150.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butylamino)pyridine; N-(tert-Butyl)pyridin-2-amine; N-tert-Butyl-2-pyridinamine; 2-Pyridinamine, N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; tert-Butyl(2-pyridyl)amine; N-(2-Pyridinyl)-N-tert-butylamine; 2-(N-tert-Butylamino)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our n-tert-Butylpyridin-2-Amine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and 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, 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 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%
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.