Description

3-Methyl-1-(3-Pyridinyl)-1-Butanone is a versatile pyridine derivative ketone that serves as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a reactive ketone group with a pyridine heterocycle, enabling its use in the creation of complex pharmacologically active molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to synthesize novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds requiring specific heterocyclic architectures.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential use as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-1-(3-Pyridinyl)-1-Butanone
CAS No.	82465-52-9
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO
Molecular Weight	163.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridyl isobutyl ketone; 1-(3-Pyridinyl)-3-methyl-1-butanone; 3-Methyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)butan-1-one; 3-Acetylpyridine, 4-methyl derivative; 3-Pyridyl 3-methylbutyl ketone; Isobutyl 3-pyridyl ketone; 3-(3-Oxopentyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-1-(3-Pyridinyl)-1-Butanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.