Description

4',5,5''-Trimethyl-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine is a high-purity, functionalized terpyridine derivative used as a key building block in advanced materials science and coordination chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile tridentate 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 control is required.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental tridentate N-donor ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and discrete coordination complexes.
• Photovoltaic Materials: Used in the development of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) as a component of light-harvesting complexes and electron-transfer mediators.
• Catalysis: Employed to create homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions and polymerization processes.
• Molecular Electronics & Sensors: A critical precursor for fabricating molecular wires, switches, and luminescent sensors due to its redox-active and photophysical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated as a scaffold for bioactive molecules and in metallodrug development, leveraging its metal-binding capabilities.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a chelating agent in spectrophotometric analysis and for the separation of metal ions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4',5,5''-Trimethyl-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine
CAS No.	316800-47-2
Molecular Formula	C18H17N3
Molecular Weight	275.35 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(5-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-4-methylpyridine; 4',5,5''-Trimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; 4-Methyl-2,6-di(5-methyl-2-pyridyl)pyridine; Trimethylterpyridine; TMTpy; 4',5,5''-Trimethyl-[2,2':6',2''-terpyridine]; 4',5,5''-Trimethyl-2,2':6',2''-terpyridyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4',5,5''-Trimethyl-2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available for every batch upon request, supporting your R&D and quality assurance 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). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

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%

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