2-Amino-4-methylpyridine

• CAT Number: R050596
• CAS Number: 695-34-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H8N2
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Methyl-2-pyridinamine; 2-Amino-4-picoline; Aminopicoline; Ascensil; NSC 1490; NSC 176165; NSC 6972
• Target: NO Synthase
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylpyridin-2-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2/c1-5-2-3-8-6(7)4-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H2,7,8)
• InChIKey: ORLGLBZRQYOWNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=NC=C1)N

2-Amino-4-methylpyridine(CAT: R050596) is a heterocyclic aromatic amine featuring a pyridine ring substituted with an amino group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 4-position. This compound is a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye synthesis due to its nucleophilic amino group and electron-rich aromatic system. It participates in condensation, acylation, and cyclization reactions, facilitating the construction of complex heterocycles. 2-Amino-4-methylpyridine is also employed in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.