2-Aminopyridine

• CAT Number: R048805
• CAS Number: 504-29-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2
• Molecular Weight: 94.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Pyridinamine; 1,2-Dihydro-2-iminopyridine; 2-Pyridylamine; NSC 431
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: pyridin-2-amine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2/c6-5-3-1-2-4-7-5/h1-4H,(H2,6,7)
• InChIKey: ICSNLGPSRYBMBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)N

2-Aminopyridine (Cat No.: R048805) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound with the molecular formula C5H6N2. It features an amino group attached to the second position of a pyridine ring, making it an important building block in organic synthesis. This compound is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. In medicinal chemistry, 2-aminopyridine serves as a key intermediate for drugs targeting neurological and cardiovascular conditions. It exhibits basic properties and participates in various reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and condensation with electrophilic reagents.