Description

5-Methyl-4'-Nitro-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine is a specialized terpyridine derivative, a high-value building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a multidentate chelating ligand, forming stable complexes with a wide range of transition metal ions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of molecular electronics, photovoltaics, and catalysis, where precise molecular architecture dictates material performance.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for constructing sophisticated metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and molecular sensors.
• Photovoltaic Materials: Used in the development of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its light-absorbing and electron-transfer properties.
• Catalysis Research: Employed to create homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Luminescent Materials: A building block for designing novel luminescent complexes and OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a chelating agent in spectrophotometric analysis and metal ion detection.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and metallodrug candidates.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-4'-Nitro-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine
CAS No.	221247-34-3
Molecular Formula	C16H12N4O2
Molecular Weight	292.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-(4-Nitrophenyl)-6'-methyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 4'-(4-Nitrophenyl)-6'-methyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 5-Methyl-4'-nitro-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 4'-Nitro-5-methyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine, 5-methyl-4'-nitro-; 4'-(4-Nitrophenyl)-6'-methyl-[2,2':6',2''-terpyridine]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-4'-Nitro-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.