2-Pyridinemethanamine

• CAT Number: R021527
• CAS Number: 3731-51-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H8N2
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2-Pyridylmethyl)amine; (Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine; 1-(Pyridin-2-yl)methanamine; 2-(2-Aminomethyl)pyridine; 2-(Aminomethyl)pyridine; 2-Picolinamine; 2-Picolylamine; 2-Pyridinemethylamine; 2-Pyridinylmethylamine; 2-Pyridylmethanamine; NSC 59705; Pyridi
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: pyridin-2-ylmethanamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8N2/c7-5-6-3-1-2-4-8-6/h1-4H,5,7H2
• InChIKey: WOXFMYVTSLAQMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)CN

2-Pyridinemethanamine(Cat No.: R021527), also known as 2-picolylamine, is an organic compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted at the 2-position with a methylamine group. With the molecular formula C₆H₈N₂, it is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. This compound is widely used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming stable metal complexes. It also serves as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic compound development due to its dual nucleophilic sites.