3,5-Lutidine in Animal Health
3,5-Lutidine is a dimethyl-substituted derivative of pyridine. It is a heterocyclic organic compound that finds use as an intermediate in the agrochemical industries, as a solvent and catalyst, and as a structure directing agent for manufacture of zeolyte catalysts.
Applications
Animal Health - Veterinary Antibiotic
3,5-Lutidine is an essential building block in the veterinary antibiotic Tilmicosin. This macrolide antibiotic is useful in treatment and prevention of pneumonia and respiratory diseases in swine, cattle, and sheep.
Features
- Synthetic production process for high purity with consistent and reliable product quality
- Large volume production capability
- Manufactured in North America; security of supply
- Backward integrated supply chain
Typical Properties
Solution | Acid Value | Hydroxyl Value | Saponification Value | Iodine Value | Melt Point (°C) | Specific Gravity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Castorwax | 3 | 158 | 179 | 5 | 85 | 1.023 |
Values shown in the above table are typical properties.
Application Highlights
Veterinary Antibiotic
Part of a medication for respiratory diseases in swine, cattle, and sheep
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