Description

Tri(Pyridin-2-Yl)Phosphine is a versatile tridentate phosphine ligand featuring three pyridyl groups, which significantly enhances its coordination chemistry and catalytic utility. This compound matters for its ability to form stable complexes with a wide range of transition metals, facilitating highly efficient and selective catalytic transformations. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• As a key ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• In homogeneous catalysis for hydrogenation and hydroformylation processes in fine chemical production.
• As a building block for the preparation of more complex, functionalized phosphine ligands and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• In academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and reaction methodologies.
• For the stabilization of metal nanoparticles and colloids used in nanotechnology applications.
• As a precursor in materials science for creating phosphine-based polymers or coordination polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri(Pyridin-2-Yl)Phosphine
CAS No.	26437-48-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₂N₃P
Molecular Weight	265.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(2-pyridyl)phosphine; 2-Pyridylphosphine, tris-; P(2-Py)₃; Tri-2-pyridylphosphine; Phosphine, tris(2-pyridyl)-; Tris(2-pyridinyl)phosphine; NSC 163082
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Quality Control

Our Tri(Pyridin-2-Yl)Phosphine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and catalytic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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