Description

4'-Amino-5,5''-dimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine is a specialized terpyridine derivative that serves as a key ligand and building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to chelate metal ions, forming stable complexes with unique photophysical and electrochemical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of molecular electronics, catalysis, and luminescent materials.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: As a tridentate chelating agent for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and coordination polymers.
• Catalysis: Serving as a ligand for transition metal catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Optoelectronic Materials: A critical precursor for developing organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and photonic devices.
• Sensors and Probes: Used in the design of chemosensors and fluorescent probes for metal ion detection due to its metal-binding affinity and modifiable photophysics.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated as a potential scaffold in medicinal chemistry for its metal-chelating properties relevant to certain therapeutic agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for studying electron transfer processes and novel material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Amino-5,5''-Dimethyl-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine
CAS No.	221247-38-7
Molecular Formula	C17H16N4
Molecular Weight	276.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Amino-5,5''-dimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 4'-Amino-α,α''-dimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 2,6-Bis(5-methyl-2-pyridyl)-4-aminopyridine; 4-Amino-2,6-di(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)pyridine; 4'-Amino-5,5''-dimethyl-[2,2':6',2'']terpyridine; 4'-NH2-5,5''-Me2-tpy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-Amino-5,5''-dimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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