Description

4-[2,2':6',2''-Terpyridin]-4'-Ylbenzoic Acid is a sophisticated terpyridine derivative that serves as a key functionalized ligand and building block in advanced materials science. Its molecular architecture, featuring a benzoic acid group appended to a terpyridine core, enables strong metal coordination and facile surface attachment, making it invaluable for creating functional interfaces. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of molecular electronics, supramolecular chemistry, and photovoltaics for developing next-generation devices and sensors.

Application

• Molecular Electronics: As a functional ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers used in conductive thin films and molecular wires.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as an anchoring group or co-adsorbent in sensitizers to improve electron injection efficiency and device stability.
• Supramolecular Assembly: A fundamental building block for creating complex, self-assembled nanostructures and host-guest systems via metal-ligand interactions.
• Catalysis: Used to synthesize homogeneous catalysts where the terpyridine moiety chelates transition metals for organic transformations.
• Sensor Development: Functionalization of surfaces (e.g., gold, ITO) for the creation of highly selective chemical and biological sensors.
• Photophysical Studies: As a model compound for investigating photo-induced electron transfer and luminescence properties in coordination complexes.
• Surface Modification: The carboxylic acid group allows for covalent attachment to metal oxides and other substrates, creating tailored surface chemistries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[2,2':6',2''-Terpyridin]-4'-Ylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	158014-74-5
Molecular Formula	C26H17N3O2
Molecular Weight	403.44 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 4-(2,2':6',2''-Terpyridin-4'-yl)benzoic Acid; 4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; TPY-COOH; 4'-Carboxy-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 4-(2,2':6',2''-Terpyridin-4'-yl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine; 4'-p-Benzoic acid terpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-[2,2':6',2''-Terpyridin]-4'-Ylbenzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for research and advanced material synthesis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity. Keep the container sealed in a dry environment to prevent any potential moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; slightly soluble in methanol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.