Description

4-Pyridinemethanol, -α--(1-Aminoethyl)- is a specialized pyridine derivative featuring both amino and hydroxymethyl functional groups, making it a versatile chiral building block. This compound is of significant value in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research due to its bifunctional nature, which allows for selective modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications such as catalyst synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral therapies.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced, targeted crop protection agents with specific modes of action.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multistep synthesis of complex molecules for specialty chemicals and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridinemethanol, -α--(1-Aminoethyl)-
CAS No.	805953-19-9
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	α-(1-Aminoethyl)-4-pyridinemethanol; (1-Aminoethyl)(4-pyridyl)methanol; 4-Pyridyl(1-aminoethyl)methanol; 1-(4-Pyridyl)-1-hydroxy-1-ethanamine; (RS)-1-(4-Pyridyl)-1-hydroxy-1-ethanamine; (±)-1-(4-Pyridyl)-1-hydroxy-1-ethanamine; 1-(Pyridin-4-yl)-1-hydroxyethan-1-amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridinemethanol, -α--(1-Aminoethyl)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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