Description

2-Butoxy-5-Nitro-Pyridine is a specialized pyridine derivative characterized by its butoxy and nitro substituents, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functionality into heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and pesticides, where the nitro-pyridine moiety can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds, due to its electron-accepting nitro group.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring functionalized pyridine cores for client-specific applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butoxy-5-Nitro-Pyridine
CAS No.	927820-24-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-butoxypyridine; 2-Butoxy-5-nitropyridine; Pyridine, 2-butoxy-5-nitro-; 2-n-Butoxy-5-nitropyridine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Butoxy-5-Nitro-Pyridine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential for oxidation, prolonged exposure to air and light should be minimized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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