Description

3-Methyl-4-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Aniline is a versatile aromatic amine derivative featuring a pyridine ring, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, combining an aniline and a pyridine moiety, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create complex ligands for metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs).
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for producing specialized azo dyes and functional colorants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Aniline
CAS No.	82160-27-8
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Aminophenyl)-3-methylpyridine; 4-(4-Amino-2-methylphenyl)pyridine; 3-Methyl-4-(4-pyridinyl)benzenamine; 4-Pyridin-4-yl-2-methylaniline; 2-Methyl-4-(4-pyridyl)aniline; 4-Amino-3'-methyl-4-biphenylyl; Benzenamine, 3-methyl-4-(4-pyridinyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Aniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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