Intermediates

6-Methoxy-5-methylpyridin-3-amine

  • CAS No.867012-70-2
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 6-Methoxy-5-methylpyridin-3-amine (CAS 867012-70-2), a valuable pyridine-based intermediate for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

6-Methoxy-5-methylpyridin-3-amine is a high-purity, functionalized pyridine derivative widely employed as a key building block in complex organic synthesis. With its unique substitution pattern—featuring both methoxy and methyl groups adjacent to the amine functionality—it offers versatile reactivity for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds essential in modern medicinal chemistry and crop protection agent development.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC₇H₁₀N₂O
Molecular Weight138.167 g/mol
CAS Number867012-70-2
AppearancePale purple to purple powder
Assay≥98.0%
Moisture≤0.5%
Density1.1 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Boiling Point267.6 ± 35.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point115.6 ± 25.9 °C

Industrial Applications

This compound serves primarily as a specialty intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemical actives. Its electron-rich pyridine core enables selective cross-coupling, nucleophilic substitution, and cyclization reactions, making it ideal for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles with tailored biological activity.

  • Used in multi-step syntheses requiring regioselective functionalization of pyridine rings
  • Suitable for Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other transition-metal-catalyzed transformations
  • Compatible with standard purification and handling protocols in GMP-compliant environments

Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents, this intermediate is typically supplied in 25 kg drums or customized packaging to meet client-specific logistics and regulatory requirements.