Chemical Name: | Pyridine, 2-methyl-6-(tributylstannyl)- |
CAS Number: | 259807-95-9 |
Product Number: | AG002RAR(AGN-PC-009M1T) |
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MDL No: | MFCD07787401 |
Molecular Formula: | C18H33NSn |
Molecular Weight: | 382.1623 |
2-Methyl-6-(tributylstannyl)pyridine is a versatile organotin compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a powerful reagent for the introduction of the tributylstannyl group onto various organic compounds. This functional group can serve as a key intermediate in divergent synthetic pathways, enabling the selective modification of complex molecules with high efficiency and precision. In the field of organic chemistry, 2-Methyl-6-(tributylstannyl)pyridine is particularly valued for its ability to facilitate cross-coupling reactions, such as palladium-catalyzed Stille coupling, enabling the construction of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds in a controlled manner. Additionally, this compound can act as a valuable building block in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, natural products, and advanced materials, making it an indispensable tool for synthetic chemists striving to achieve diverse molecular architectures with tailored properties.