Description

2-(Boc-Amino)-6-Picoline is a protected amino-picoline derivative, a crucial building block in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold with an amine group protected by a tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) group, enabling selective reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system or containing complex heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that require specific pyridine-based structures.
• Peptide Mimetics & Ligand Development: Serves as a building block for creating peptide analogs and designing novel ligands for catalysis or medicinal chemistry applications.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional polymers, where its coordinating nitrogen atoms are valuable.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Boc-Amino)-6-Picoline
CAS No.	90101-22-7
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	208.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-((tert-Butoxycarbonyl)amino)-6-methylpyridine; 2-(Boc-amino)-6-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)pyridine; 2-(N-Boc-amino)-6-picoline; tert-Butyl (6-methylpyridin-2-yl)carbamate; Boc-2-amino-6-picoline; 2-(tert-Butoxycarbonylamino)-6-methylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Boc-Amino)-6-Picoline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.