2-Amino-5-methylpyridine

• CAT Number: R012397
• CAS Number: 1603-41-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H8N2
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-2-pyridinamine; 5-Methyl-2-pyridylamine; NSC 1489; NSC 96444
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-methylpyridin-2-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2/c1-5-2-3-6(7)8-4-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H2,7,8)
• InChIKey: CMBSSVKZOPZBKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1)N

2-Amino-5-methylpyridine (Cat No.: R012397) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a pyridine ring substituted with an amino group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 5-position. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis due to its nucleophilic amine and electron-donating methyl group. It is used in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, dyes, and corrosion inhibitors. The molecule’s reactivity supports various transformations, including acylation, alkylation, and cyclization to form complex bioactive heterocycles.