3picolinamine

3-Picolinamine, also known as 3-aminomethylpyridine or 3-aminopicoline, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H8N2. It is a derivative of pyridine, featuring an aminomethyl group attached to the third position of the pyridine ring. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid.

The synthesis of 3-picolinamine can be achieved through various chemical routes, often involving the reduction of 3-cyanopyridine. Its chemical properties are influenced by both the pyridine ring's aromaticity and the basicity of the amine group. It can participate in reactions characteristic of both amines and pyridines, such as salt formation with acids and nucleophilic substitutions.

3-Picolinamine finds applications as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It serves as an intermediate in the production of various bioactive molecules. Its specific uses are often proprietary to the companies employing it in their manufacturing processes. Due to its chemical structure, it is also investigated for its potential in coordination chemistry as a ligand.