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2-Aminopyridine (CAS 504-29-0)

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Alternate Names:
2-AP, 2-Pyridinamine, 2-Pyridylamine
Application:
2-Aminopyridine is a compound has been shown to reversibly block voltage-dependent potassium channels
CAS Number:
504-29-0
Molecular Weight:
94.11
Molecular Formula:
C5H6N2
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This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2-Aminopyridine functions as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It acts as a nucleophilic reagent in various reactions, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution, metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, and the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. Its mechanism of action involves the activation of the amino group, allowing it to participate in nucleophilic attack on electrophilic substrates. 2-Aminopyridine also serves as a precursor for the synthesis of agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. 2-Aminopyridine can undergo functionalization to introduce different substituents, making it useful for the preparation of diverse chemical compounds. Its role in organic synthesis is significant, as it enables the construction of complex molecular structures with specific functionalities.


2-Aminopyridine (CAS 504-29-0) References

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2-Aminopyridine, 5 g

sc-213758
5 g
$20.00

2-Aminopyridine, 100 g

sc-213758A
100 g
$41.00