3-Acetylpyridine

3-Acetylpyridine

β-Acetylpyridine; Pyridine-3-yl methyl ketone; 3-Pyridyl methyl ketone; 1-(3-Pyridyl)ethanone

CAS 350-03-8

Chemical Formula C7H7NO

Molecular Weight 121.14 g/mol

3-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted with an acetyl group at the 3-position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and vitamins (notably as a precursor in the production of niacin and niacinamide). Its aromatic structure also makes it useful in chemical research and fine chemical manufacturing.

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate in drug synthesis: 3-Acetylpyridine is used as a building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly for drugs affecting the central nervous system.
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) derivative precursor: It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of niacin analogs and other bioactive pyridine-containing compounds.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate for pesticides: It is utilized in the synthesis of pyridine-based agrochemicals, including herbicides and insecticides.
  • Precursor to plant growth regulators: Its chemical structure makes it suitable for developing compounds that influence plant metabolism and growth.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Heterocyclic compound synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in manufacturing other nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds.
  • Ligand in coordination chemistry: Used in research and synthesis involving metal complexes due to its ability to donate electrons via the nitrogen atom.
  • Analytical reagent: Employed in laboratories for developing new catalysts, materials, and pharmaceuticals due to its stable pyridine ring with an acetyl substituent.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98% (analytical/reagent grade)
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Pyridine-like odor
Boiling Point 220–222 °C
Melting Point ~8 °C
Density ~1.104 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol, ether, chloroform
Viscosity Not well documented; assumed low
Flash Point 104 °C (closed cup)

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