Description

(S)-(-)-2-(α-Methylbenzylamino)-5-Nitropyridine is a high-purity chiral intermediate and building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its specific stereochemistry and functional groups, which make it a critical precursor for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries focused on asymmetric synthesis and novel compound development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the research and development of chiral ligands for metal-catalyzed asymmetric reactions, enhancing selectivity and yield.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as an intermediate in the development of new, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, such as chiral polymers or liquid crystals, for electronic and optical applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(S)-(-)-2-(α-Methylbenzylamino)-5-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	84249-39-8
Molecular Formula	C13H13N3O2
Molecular Weight	243.26 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-2-[(1-Phenylethyl)amino]-5-nitropyridine; (S)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-5-nitropyridin-2-amine; (S)-(-)-2-[(α-Methylbenzyl)amino]-5-nitropyridine; (S)-2-(1-Phenylethylamino)-5-nitropyridine; (S)-N-(α-Methylbenzyl)-5-nitropyridin-2-amine; (S)-2-[(1-Phenylethyl)amino]-5-nitro-pyridine; (S)-2-(α-Methylbenzylamino)-5-nitropyridine
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Quality Control

Our (S)-(-)-2-(α-Methylbenzylamino)-5-Nitropyridine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to meet the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and other critical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.