Description

Ethenone, 2-Pyridinyl- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic ketene derivative, identified by CAS NO 262842-06-8, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in its unique reactivity as a ketene, enabling efficient construction of complex molecular scaffolds through cycloaddition and nucleophilic addition reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, especially those containing fused pyridine or heterocyclic lactam structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to create complex bioactive molecules.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for developing specialized polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including new catalytic cycles and reaction discovery.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethenone, 2-Pyridinyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	262842-06-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridylketene; 2-Pyridinylketene; Ketene, 2-pyridinyl-; 2-Pyridyl ethenone; 2-Pyridylmethyleneketene; (Pyridin-2-yl)ketene; 2-Pyridylcarbomethene
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Quality Control

Our Ethenone, 2-Pyridinyl- (9Ci) is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. While specific grades can be tailored, our standard material undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term storage, maintaining the material at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to preserve stability, as this class of compound can be reactive and sensitive. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Standard Grade)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual unspecified impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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