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2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium P-Toluenesulfonate

  • CAS No.59229-09-3
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium P-Toluenesulfonate (CAS 59229-09-3), a specialized condensation reagent for organic synthesis. Ideal for pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing.

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Product Overview

2,4,6-Trimethylpyridinium P-toluenesulfonate is a high-purity specialty salt widely employed as a condensation reagent in advanced organic synthesis. With a molecular formula of C15H19NO3S and a molecular weight of 293.38 g/mol, this compound combines the steric and electronic properties of a substituted pyridinium cation with the stability of a p-toluenesulfonate counterion, making it particularly valuable in facilitating selective dehydration and coupling reactions under mild conditions.

Specifications

CAS Number59229-09-3
Molecular FormulaC15H19NO3S
Molecular Weight293.38 g/mol
AppearanceWhite crystal
Purity (HPLC)≥98.0%
Melting Point128–130 °C
Boiling Point465.6 °C
UN NumberUN2020
Hazard Class6.1
Packing GroupIII

Industrial Applications

This reagent is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries as a key intermediate or activating agent in condensation processes. Its robust performance in promoting amide bond formation, esterification, and other dehydration-driven transformations makes it a reliable choice for complex molecule assembly. Due to its defined crystalline structure and high batch-to-batch consistency, it supports scalable and reproducible synthetic routes.

  • Serves as an efficient condensation promoter in peptide and small-molecule synthesis
  • Offers excellent solubility in polar aprotic solvents, enhancing reaction homogeneity
  • Compatible with standard industrial handling protocols under Class III packaging guidelines
  • Stable when stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment

Supplied in 25 kg drums or customized packaging upon request, our product meets stringent quality control standards, including comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documentation for every batch.