Description

Tris((2-Pyridinium)Methyl)Amine CAS NO 117689-07-3 is a specialized, multi-dentate ligand and organic salt widely utilized in coordination chemistry and catalysis. Its value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it a critical reagent for research and industrial synthesis. This compound is essential for professionals in pharmaceutical research, materials science, and academic laboratories developing advanced catalysts and functional materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a key ligand in the development of homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations, including oxidation and coupling reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to synthesize and study model complexes with transition metals for structural and mechanistic investigations.
• Material Science: Employed in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional polymeric materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block or templating agent in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a chelating agent in separation techniques and metal ion sensing applications.
• Biomimetic Studies: Used to create synthetic analogs of metalloenzyme active sites for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris((2-Pyridinium)Methyl)Amine
CAS No.	117689-07-3
Molecular Formula	C18H21N4+ (typically as a salt, e.g., chloride)
Molecular Weight	285.39 g/mol (for free base cation)
Synonyms	Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine; TPA; Tris(2-picolyl)amine; N,N-Bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-2-pyridinemethanamine; TPMA; N,N-Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)pyridin-2-ylmethanamine; 2,2',2''-Nitrilotris(methylene)tripyridine; Tris(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine
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Quality Control

Our Tris((2-Pyridinium)Methyl)Amine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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