4-Methylpyridine (4-picoline) is an aromatic heterocycle used commercially as a solvent, building block and intermediate in the manufacture of agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and specialty chemicals. It is supplied in industrial and reagent grades with controlled impurity profiles and documented lot COA for process qualification.
Application
- Pharmaceutical intermediate
Building block in synthesis of active pharmaceutical intermediates and heterocyclic APIs. - Agrochemical intermediate
Key intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides and related actives. - Solvent and process reagent
Solvent/modifier for formulations, extraction and reaction media where pyridine-type solvency is required. - Dye & pigment intermediate
Intermediate for heterocyclic dye and pigment chemistries requiring pyridine precursors. - Catalyst ligand and chemical research reagent
Used as a ligand precursor and reagent in catalyst development and laboratory research.
