Description

3-Phenylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a pyridine ring linked to a phenyl group, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, ligands, and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Serves as a foundational structure for creating sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental scaffold in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenylpyridine
CAS No.	1008-88-4
Molecular Formula	C11H9N
Molecular Weight	155.20 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Phenylpyridine; 3-Phenylpyridine; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-amine (related); 3-Pyridylbenzene; Phenyl-3-pyridine; NSC 404080; Biphenyl-3-ylamine (related structure); 3-(Phenyl)pyridine
EINECS	213-763-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Phenylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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