Chemical Name: | Carbamic acid, [3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-pyridinyl]-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 219834-80-7 |
Product Number: | AG00C2EP(AGN-PC-0NEQXT) |
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MDL No: | MFCD20491404 |
Molecular Formula: | C12H18N2O3 |
Molecular Weight: | 238.2829 |
The tert-Butyl (3-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyridin-4-yl)carbamate is a versatile compound commonly utilized in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and reactivity. This compound serves as a valuable building block in various synthetic pathways due to its functional groups and structural features. In organic synthesis, it can act as a protecting group for amines, enabling selective reactions at other functional groups while keeping the amine moiety unaltered. Additionally, the presence of the pyridine ring confers specific reactivity patterns, making it useful for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its tert-butyl group provides steric hindrance and can influence the molecule's solubility and stability in different solvents, further expanding its applicability in synthetic chemistry.