Description

4,4'-Trimethylenedipyridine is a high-purity organic compound featuring a bipyridine core linked by a trimethylene spacer. This structure makes it a valuable and versatile ligand and building block in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing catalysts, functional materials, and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Ligand: Used in the preparation of transition metal complexes for homogeneous catalysis in fine chemical production.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and coordination chemistry.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized as a ligand in palladium-catalyzed reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Heck couplings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4,4'-Trimethylenedipyridine
CAS No.	17252-51-6
Molecular Formula	C13H14N2
Molecular Weight	198.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-(Trimethylenedi-1,4-phenylene)dipyridine; 1,3-Bis(4-pyridyl)propane; 4,4'-Trimethylenedi(2-pyridine); 4,4'-(Propane-1,3-diyl)dipyridine; α,α'-Dipyrid-4-yltrimethylene; 4,4'-(1,3-Propanediyl)bispyridine; 4-[3-(4-Pyridinyl)propyl]pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Trimethylenedipyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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	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.