Description

Description

5-Ethyl-2-pyridineethanol (CAS No. 5223-06-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₃NO. This specialized chemical, also known by its IUPAC name 2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethanol, features a pyridine ring substituted with an ethyl group at the 5-position and a hydroxyethyl group at the 2-position. Its unique structure makes it valuable as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical development, and advanced material research. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with excellent batch-to-batch consistency. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8??C is recommended for long-term stability. Available in research quantities from milligrams to kilogram scale, this compound is ideal for medicinal chemistry applications, ligand design, and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Application

5-Ethyl-2-pyridineethanol serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of CNS-active drugs and receptor modulators. The compound’s pyridine core with dual functionality makes it valuable for creating chiral ligands in asymmetric catalysis. Researchers also utilize this chemical in the preparation of novel ionic liquids and as a precursor for functionalized pyridine derivatives in material science applications.

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