Description

(R)-1-(5-Methoxypyridin-2-Yl)Ethanamine is a high-purity chiral amine building block of significant importance in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working in pharmaceutical development, asymmetric synthesis, and the creation of novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure APIs, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Ligand Precursor: Used in the development and synthesis of novel chiral ligands for asymmetric hydrogenation and other catalytic transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel, optically active herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances requiring high stereochemical purity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development in organic chemistry, exploring new synthetic routes to chiral amines and pyridine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-(5-Methoxypyridin-2-Yl)Ethanamine
CAS No.	953780-25-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-(5-Methoxypyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-amine; (R)-1-(5-Methoxy-2-pyridinyl)ethylamine; (R)-α-Methyl-5-methoxy-2-pyridinemethanamine; (R)-5-Methoxy-2-(1-aminoethyl)pyridine; (R)-2-(1-Aminoethyl)-5-methoxypyridine; (R)-Enantiomer of 1-(5-Methoxypyridin-2-yl)ethanamine; (R)-Methoxy Pyridine Ethylamine
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Quality Control

Our production of (R)-1-(5-Methoxypyridin-2-Yl)Ethanamine adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, chiral HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity, chemical purity, and enantiomeric excess (ee). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. Our quality management system is designed to support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications.

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 an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when appropriate to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or light yellow liquid/oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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