High Quality 2-Pyridylethylamine CAS 2706-56-1: Product User Guide
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1. Product Overview
Chemical Name: 2-Pyridylethylamine
CAS Number: 2706-56-1
Molecular Formula: C7H10N2
Molecular Weight: 122.17 g/mol
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Storage: Store at 2-8°C in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture.
Packaging: Available in 1g, 5g, 10g, and custom bulk quantities.
Price: Competitive pricing with bulk discounts. Contact us for a quote.
2. Applications of 2-Pyridylethylamine
2-Pyridylethylamine is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, widely used in:
- Pharmaceutical Research: Key building block for synthesizing bioactive molecules, including CNS agents and antiviral compounds.
- Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric catalysis.
- Polymer Chemistry: Modifies polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability and functionality.
3. Usage Guidelines
- Safety Precautions: Wear PPE (gloves, goggles) and work in a well-ventilated fume hood.
- Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, DCM, and DMSO; insoluble in water.
- Reaction Conditions: Typical reactions occur at 0-25°C under inert gas (N2/Ar).
- Purification: Use column chromatography (silica gel, eluent: EtOAc/hexane) or distillation.
- Storage: Avoid prolonged exposure to air; aliquot for frequent use.
4. Detailed Use Cases
Case 1: Synthesis of Antidepressant Precursors
Process: React 2-Pyridylethylamine (1.2 eq) with bromophenylacetone in THF under reflux for 6 hours. Isolate the product via vacuum filtration (yield: 82%).
Outcome: Intermediate for serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Case 2: Preparation of Copper(II) Complexes
Process: Mix 2-Pyridylethylamine (2.0 eq) with CuCl2 in methanol. Stir at 50°C for 3 hours to form a deep blue complex.
Outcome: Catalyst for oxidation reactions with >90% enantiomeric excess.