4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine

About 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine

4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine is a process intermediate or related compound of Betahistine carrying the CAS registry number 55496-55-4. Its molecular formula is C8H12N2 and its molecular weight is 136.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is N-methyl-2-pyridin-4-ylethanamine. It is also known as methyl[2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethyl]amine or methyl(2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethyl)amine.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Betahistine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Betahistine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Betahistine.

Betahistine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine
Catalogue No.	VQ-047562
CAS Number	55496-55-4
IUPAC name	N-methyl-2-pyridin-4-ylethanamine
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₂N₂
Molecular weight	136.19 g/mol
Exact mass	136.1
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	QZBUGNURVLWJPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CNCCC1=CC=NC=C1
PubChem CID	143276

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	24.9 Å²
Synonyms	methyl[2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethyl]amine, methyl(2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethyl)amine, N-methyl-2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanamine, 4-Methylaminoethylpyridine, N-methyl-2-(4-pyridyl)ethanamine, N-methyl-N-(2-pyridin-4-ylethyl)amine, N-methyl-2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethan-1-amine, Pyridine, 4-(2-methylaminoethyl)-, methyl(2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl)amine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine is 55496-55-4. It is also known as methyl[2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethyl]amine, methyl(2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethyl)amine, N-methyl-2-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanamine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine?

4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine has the molecular formula C8H12N2 and a molecular weight of 136.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-methyl-2-pyridin-4-ylethanamine.

What is 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine used for?

4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Betahistine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine can I order?

We supply 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine?

Yes. Every lot of 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-[2-(Methylamino)ethyl]pyridine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.