Description

6-Phenyl-2-pyridone is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a pyridone ring fused with a phenyl group, makes it a valuable scaffold for developing pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a core structure for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry to construct more complex molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or probe in studying enzyme inhibition and biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Phenyl-2-pyridone
CAS No.	19006-82-7
Molecular Formula	C11H9NO
Molecular Weight	171.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-6-phenylpyridine; 6-Phenyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 2-Pyridinol, 6-phenyl-; 2-Hydroxy-6-phenylpyridine; 6-Phenylpyridin-2-ol; 6-Phenyl-2-hydroxypyridine; 19006-82-7; NSC 403697
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Phenyl-2-pyridone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 synthesis. 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, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as 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.