Description

5-Isocyanato-2-Methyl-Pyridine is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic isocyanate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to introduce the pyridyl-isocyanate functional group, enabling the creation of novel compounds with tailored properties for high-performance applications. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise molecular architecture for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor research and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the pyridine moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing polyurethanes, polyureas, and other specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed to create sophisticated chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and industrial catalytic processes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and isocyanate-based reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Isocyanato-2-Methyl-Pyridine
CAS No.	732245-99-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O
Molecular Weight	134.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-isocyanatopyridine; 5-Isocyanato-2-picoline; 2-Picoline-5-isocyanate; 2-Methylpyridin-5-yl isocyanate; 5-Pyridylisocyanate, 2-methyl-; Isocyanic acid, 2-methyl-5-pyridyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 5-Isocyanato-2-Methyl-Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation and polymerization upon exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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