Description

3-Methyl-1-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Butan-1-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyridine moiety linked to a ketone group via an alkyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system or possessing specific receptor-binding profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a core scaffold for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine ring.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in method development and exploratory organic synthesis within academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Butan-1-One
CAS No.	79251-07-3
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO
Molecular Weight	177.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetyl-2-methylbutylpyridine; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)-3-methyl-1-butanone; 3-Methyl-1-(4-pyridinyl)-1-butanone; Isopentyl 4-pyridyl ketone; 4-(3-Methylbutanoyl)pyridine; 4-Pyridyl isopentyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-1-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Butan-1-One adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.