Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
1824-81-3
Molecular Formula
C6H8N2
Molecular Weight
108.14 g/mol
Synonym

2-Pyridinamine, 6-methyl-; 2-Picoline, 6-amino-; 2-Amino-6-picoline; 6-Methyl-2-aminopyridine; 6-Methylpyridin-2-ylamine

Keywords
Aromatics
Heterocycles
Pharmaceutical Standards
Intermediates
Fine Chemicals
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2-Amino-6-methylpyridine is a heterocyclic aromatic compound containing a pyridine ring substituted with an amino group at the 2-position and a methyl group at the 6-position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis, especially in the preparation of agrochemicals, dyes, and biologically active compounds.