Description

4-Methyl-2-Pyridin-2-Yl-Pentan-2-Ol is a specialized organic compound featuring a pyridine moiety and a tertiary alcohol functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block (synthon) and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its pyridine-based structure for biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-2-Pyridin-2-Yl-Pentan-2-Ol
CAS No.	865075-15-6
Molecular Formula	C11H17NO
Molecular Weight	179.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridyl-tert-amyl alcohol; 2-(2-Pyridinyl)-4-methyl-2-pentanol; 4-Methyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)pentan-2-ol; 2-(2-Pyridyl)-4-methylpentan-2-ol; 2-(Pyridin-2-yl)-4-methylpentan-2-ol; 4-Methyl-2-(2-pyridinyl)-2-pentanol; 2-(2-Pyridyl)-4,4-dimethylbutan-2-ol (tautomeric form)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-2-Pyridin-2-Yl-Pentan-2-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.