N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)ethanamine

• CAT Number: L042476
• CAS Number: 51639-58-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H12N2
• Molecular Weight: 136.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: N-(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)ethanamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c1-2-9-7-8-5-3-4-6-10-8/h3-6,9H,2,7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BQSUUGOCTJVJIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCNCC1=CC=CC=N1

N-(Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)ethanamine（Cat No.:L042476）is a bifunctional organic compound featuring a pyridine ring linked to an ethylamine moiety via a methylene bridge. This structure imparts both basicity and nucleophilicity, making it a useful intermediate in coordination chemistry and ligand design. Its pyridine nitrogen and primary amine allow for chelation with metal ions, supporting applications in catalysis and materials science. Additionally, it serves as a building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, enabling the construction of bioactive molecules with CNS activity or enzyme modulation. Its versatility makes it valuable in medicinal and synthetic organic chemistry.