Description

(4-Ethynylphenyl)-4-Pyridinylmethanone is a high-purity organic building block featuring both an ethynyl and a pyridinyl ketone functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research, enabling the synthesis of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in catalysis, polymer modification, and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or requiring conjugated aromatic systems.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its conjugated ethynyl group.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce functional pyridine and alkyne groups into polymer backbones to alter physical and chemical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory chemistry in universities and corporate research laboratories focusing on heterocyclic and acetylene chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Ethynylphenyl)-4-Pyridinylmethanone
CAS No.	345911-44-6
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO
Molecular Weight	207.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Ethynylbenzoyl)pyridine; 1-(4-Ethynylphenyl)-4-pyridinylmethanone; (4-Ethynylphenyl)(pyridin-4-yl)methanone; 4'-Ethynyl-4-pyridyl ketone; p-Ethynylphenyl 4-pyridyl ketone; 4-Pyridyl 4-ethynylphenyl ketone; 4-(4-Ethynylbenzoyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (4-Ethynylphenyl)-4-Pyridinylmethanone is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.