2-Amino-4-methylpyridine has been used in the synthesis of 2-amino-4-methylpyridinium 2-hydroxybenzoate. It is potent inhibitor of NOS2 (iNOS) in vitro. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediate.
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Applications
2-Amino-4-methylpyridine has been used in the synthesis of 2-amino-4-methylpyridinium 2-hydroxybenzoate. It is potent inhibitor of NOS2 (iNOS) in vitro. It is used as pharmaceutical intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in water (41 mg/ml at 20°C), lower alcohols (slightly), chloroform, ethyl acetate, and DMF.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and moisture. Store under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water. Store at -20°C.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Madhukar Hemamalini; Hoong-Kun Fun. 2-Amino-4-methyl-pyridinium 2-hy-droxy-benzoate. Acta Crystallographica Section E.2010, 66 (Pt 8), o2151-o2152.
- W S Faraci; A A Nagel; K A Verdries; L A Vincent; H Xu; L E Nichols; J M Labasi; E D Salter; E R Pettipher. 2-Amino-4-methylpyridine as a potent inhibitor of inducible NO synthase activity in vitro and in vivo. British Journal of Pharmacology.1996, 119 (6), 1101-1108.