3-Methylpyridine(Beta-picoline) | 108-99-6

Description :

Overview of Beta-Picoline

Beta-Picoline is an important fine chemical raw material used in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemical production. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a pyridine-type smell.

Its chemical name is 3-Methylpyridine, and it belongs to the family of picoline isomers that also includes Alpha Picoline and Gamma Picoline.

Because it is stable, versatile, and easy to handle, Beta-Picoline is widely used as an intermediate in many industrial processes.

Applications of Beta-Picoline

1. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used to make vitamins like Vitamin B3 (Niacin).
• Important intermediate for active pharma ingredients.
• Supports large-scale synthesis of drug intermediates.
  
  

2. Agrochemical Industry

• Used to produce herbicides, pesticides, and plant-growth chemicals.
• Acts as a key building block for long-chain agro intermediates.
  
  

3. Chemical Manufacturing

• Common raw material in fine chemical raw material production.
• Helps produce dyes, rubber chemicals, curing agents, and resins.
• Used to create quaternary ammonium salts for various applications.
  
  

4. Solvent Applications

• Acts as a specialty solvent in labs and industrial reactions.
• Suitable for polymer chemistry and catalyst systems.
• Often used alongside other solvent-type chemicals such as Dimethylformamide, Acetonitrile, and Butyl Lactate, depending on process needs.

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place.
• Keep away from flames and strong oxidizers.
• Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
• Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhalation.
• Follow all local disposal regulations.
  
  

Where to Buy Beta-Picoline

Beta-Picoline Manufacturer in India

High-purity Beta-Picoline is available from trusted manufacturers that supply industrial and fine chemical grades.

Distributor & Supplier

Chemicalbull Pvt. Ltd. supplies Beta-Picoline for pharma, agro, chemical, and solvent applications.

Beta-Picoline MSDS

MSDS, and technical data sheets for Beta-picoline are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the chemical name for Beta-Picoline?
   

   The chemical name is 3-Methylpyridine.
   
   

2. What is 3-Methylpyridine?
   

   It is a picoline isomer where the methyl group is attached to the 3-position of the pyridine ring.
   
   

3. What is the use of Beta-Picoline?
   

   It is used to produce vitamins, agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, resin ingredients, and fine chemical intermediates.
   
   

4. How is Beta-Picoline different from Alpha and Gamma Picoline?
   

   Alpha Picoline is 2-methylpyridine, Gamma Picoline is 4-methylpyridine. Beta-Picoline is 3-methylpyridine.
   
   

5. Is Beta-Picoline important in chemical synthesis?
   

   Yes, it is a key building block for many industrial and specialty chemical processes.

ChemicalBull supplies 3-Methylpyridine(Beta-picoline) across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.