N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine
N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine is a Boc-protected heterocyclic building block in which the 2-aminopyridine nitrogen carries two tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) groups. It has the CAS number 870703-63-2, the molecular formula C15H22N2O4 and a molecular weight of 294.35 g/mol. Supplied as a crystalline solid of 97% assay, it serves chiefly as a protected intermediate and reagent in organic and medicinal chemistry. Tech Serve Solutions supplies and exports it to research, fine-chemical and pharmaceutical-intermediate users worldwide.
- IUPAC
- 2-(N,N-Bis(Boc-amino))pyridine,2-Pyridinylimidodicarbonic acid bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)ester
- Synonyms
- N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine2-(N,N-Bis(Boc-amino))pyridine2-Pyridinylimidodicarbonic acid bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)esterDi-tert-butyl pyridin-2-ylimidodicarbonateN,N-bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-2-aminopyridine
Protected pyridine building block
The di-Boc protection masks the reactive 2-amino group of the pyridine, allowing selective transformations elsewhere on the ring. It is used as a versatile heterocyclic building block in multi-step organic synthesis.
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates
Aminopyridine scaffolds are common motifs in active pharmaceutical ingredients and crop-protection chemistry. As a Boc-protected derivative, this compound functions as an intermediate in the preparation of such target molecules.
Amine protection and deprotection chemistry
The tert-butoxycarbonyl groups can be removed under acidic conditions to regenerate the free amine after coupling or functionalisation. This makes the material useful for orthogonal protecting-group strategies in synthesis.
Medicinal-chemistry research and discovery
Its defined identity and 97% assay suit it to laboratory-scale exploratory synthesis, analogue libraries and structure-activity studies where a protected 2-aminopyridine unit is required.
| Molecular weight | 294.35 |
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| Empirical formula | C15H22N2O4 |
| Assay | 97% |
| Melting point | 81-85 °C |
Hazard statements
- H302Harmful if swallowed
| Protective equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves |
|---|---|
| Water hazard class (WGK, DE) | 3 |
| Hazard codes (EU) | Xn |
| Risk statements (R) | 22 |
Hazard information is provided for guidance. Always consult the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS), available on request, before handling.
Documentation
Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity and purity; the grade is confirmed against your enquiry. Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets are available on request.
Supply & logistics
Samples for technical evaluation; bulk MOQ by grade and packaging. In-stock material ships in 7–10 working days, worldwide, with full export documentation.
What is N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine used for?
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It is used mainly as a protected heterocyclic building block and synthetic intermediate. The two Boc groups shield the 2-amino nitrogen of pyridine, enabling selective reactions and later deprotection in organic, medicinal and agrochemical synthesis.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula of N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine?
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The CAS number is 870703-63-2 and the molecular formula is C15H22N2O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 294.35 g/mol. Its MDL number is MFCD07784417 and the melting point is 81-85 °C.
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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Tech Serve Solutions supplies N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine at a typical assay of 97% as a research and fine-chemical grade material. We do not represent it as USP, BP or EP pharmacopoeia grade. A certificate of analysis can be provided with each batch.
What are the safety and handling requirements for N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine?
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It is classified under GHS07 with the signal word Warning and hazard statement H302 (harmful if swallowed); under the older EU scheme it is Xn, R22. Handle with gloves, eye protection and an N95-type dust mask, avoid ingestion, and consult the SDS before use. Its German water-hazard class is WGK 3.
Is N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine a controlled or scheduled substance?
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The supplied data does not indicate any narcotic, precursor or drug-control scheduling for this compound. It is offered as a standard research and fine-chemical building block, subject to normal commercial and shipping requirements.
How is N,N-Di-Boc-2-aminopyridine packed, shipped and exported?
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It is packed in sealed, appropriately labelled containers sized to the order, from gram quantities to bulk, with batch documentation. Tech Serve Solutions arranges compliant international export shipping and supporting paperwork for laboratory and industrial customers.
How do I request a sample or quote?
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Contact Tech Serve Solutions with your required quantity, packaging and destination, quoting CAS 870703-63-2. We will confirm availability, specification and lead time and provide a formal quotation.
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