Description

Dipyridin-3-Ylmethanone is a high-purity organic compound, specifically a diketone derivative of pyridine, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks essential in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, contributing to the creation of new modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzymatic activity and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipyridin-3-Ylmethanone
CAS No.	35779-35-2
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(3-pyridyl)methanone; Di-3-pyridinyl ketone; 3,3'-Dipyridinyl ketone; Bis(3-pyridinyl)methanone; 1,1'-(Carbonyl)bis[pyridine-3(1H)-one] (tautomer); Di(pyridin-3-yl)methanone; 3-Pyridyl ketone dimer; NSC 403914
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dipyridin-3-Ylmethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support development under quality frameworks suitable for pharmaceutical R&D and can provide material traceable to relevant ICH guidelines upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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