Description

2,6-Diacetylpyridine is a versatile organic compound and a key building block in coordination chemistry and advanced material synthesis. Its rigid, symmetrical structure with two acetyl groups makes it an excellent precursor for the synthesis of complex ligands, macrocycles, and functional polymers. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific catalytic or binding properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metal-chelating drugs and diagnostic agents.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated polydentate ligands for catalysis, including Schiff base ligands for transition metal complexes used in polymerization and oxidation reactions.
• Material Science: A key monomer for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional materials with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and sensing.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators that utilize metal-ion interactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a derivatization agent or a core structure for synthesizing chromogenic and fluorogenic probes for metal ion detection.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent in research laboratories for exploring new coordination compounds, supramolecular assemblies, and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Diacetylpyridine
CAS No.	1129-30-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Di(acetyl)pyridine; 2,6-Bis(acetyl)pyridine; 2,6-Pyridinediyl di(ethanone); Diacetylpyridine; 1,1'-(Pyridine-2,6-diyl)diethanone; 2,6-DAP; 2,6-Diacetylpyridine; 2,6-Di(acetyl)pyridine
EINECS	214-445-6

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Diacetylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for full traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	77 - 81 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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