Description

1,2-Di(2-Pyridyl)Ethanediol is a high-purity organic compound featuring a vicinal diol core flanked by two pyridine rings, making it a versatile and valuable bidentate ligand and synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure is critical for applications requiring metal chelation, asymmetric catalysis, and the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers focused on advanced material science and novel drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of chiral ligands and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating agent in transition metal catalysis for asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new coordination complexes and studying reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science: Precursor for creating functionalized polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with specific catalytic or adsorption properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Di(2-Pyridyl)Ethanediol
CAS No.	1141-05-5
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(2-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-dimethanol; 1,2-Di(pyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol; (R*,S*)-(±)-1,2-Di(2-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 1,2-Di-2-pyridylethane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Di(2-pyridyl)glycol; 4,4'-Dihydroxymethyl-2,2'-bipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Di(2-Pyridyl)Ethanediol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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