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HomeProduct name list2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

  • CAS NO.:38222-83-2
  • Empirical Formula: C14H23N
  • Molecular Weight: 205.34
  • MDL number: MFCD00006305
  • EINECS: 253-834-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-06-13 17:03:25
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine Structural

What is 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine?

Chemical properties

light yellow powder

The Uses of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine is used for the generation of enol triflates from ketones using trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride. It is also used in the synthesis of 1,2-dihydro-2-silanaphthalene derivatives, as base in PtCl4-catalyzed cyclization reactions of homopropargyl azide derivatives and in diastereoselective synthesis of β-thiomannopyranosides.

The Uses of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine has been used:

  • in the synthesis of 1,2-dihydro-2-silanaphthalene derivatives
  • as base in PtCl4-catalyzed cyclization reactions of homopropargyl azide derivatives
  • diastereoselective synthesis of β-thiomannopyranosides

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 41, p. 3034, 1976 DOI: 10.1021/jo00880a027

General Description

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine is a sterically hindered, non-nucleophilic base which distinguishes between protonic and Lewis acids. It also enables the direct high-yield conversion of aldehydes and ketones to vinyl triflates. It inhibits desilylation and hydration of the products during GaCl3-catalyzed ortho-ethynylation of phenol.

Purification Methods

A possible impurity is 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-neopentylpyridine. Attempts to remove coloured impurities directly by distillation, acid-base extraction or treatment with activated charcoal were unsuccessful. Pure material is obtained by dissolving 0.3mole of the alkylpyridine in pentane (150mL) and introducing it at the top of a cold water jacketed chromatographic column (40 x 4.5cm) (cooling is necessary because the base in pentane reacts exothermically with alumina) containing activated and acidic alumina (300g). The column is eluted with pentane using a 1L constant pressure funnel fitted at the top of the column to provide slight pressure. All the pyridine is obtained in the first two litres of eluent (the progress of elution is monitored by spotting a fluorescent TLC plate and examining under short wave UV light—a dark blue spot is evidence for the presence of the alkylpyridine). Elution is complete in 1hour. Pentane is removed on a rotovap with 90-93% recovery yielding a liquid which solidifies on cooling, m 31-32o, and the base can be distilled. The HPtCl6 salt has m 213-314o(dec), and the CF3SO3H salt has m 202.5-203.5o (from CH2Cl2). [Anderson & Stang Org Synth Coll Vol VII 144 1981, Beilstein 20/6 V 190.]

Properties of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

Melting point: 33-36 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 233 °C (lit.)
Density  1,476 g/cm3
refractive index  n20/D 1.4763(lit.)
Flash point: 183 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  ethanol: soluble5%, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to dark yellow
form  Liquid or Low Melting Solid
pka 6.88±0.10(Predicted)
color  brown
Water Solubility  Sparingly soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol, acetic acid and diethyl ether.
Sensitive  Air & Light Sensitive
BRN  130503
CAS DataBase Reference 38222-83-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylpyridine

InChIKey HVHZEKKZMFRULH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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