Description

1-Pyridin-2-Yl-2-(Pyridin-2-Ylmethyl)Butan-2-Ol is a specialized organic compound featuring a tertiary alcohol core flanked by two pyridine rings. This unique structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis and catalysis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams seeking to develop novel active ingredients and catalytic processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological or infectious diseases.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a nitrogen-donor ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations, enabling more efficient synthetic routes.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a sophisticated building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists in universities and corporate labs exploring new reaction methodologies and compound libraries.
• Coordination Chemistry Studies: Used to study metal-ligand interactions and to synthesize novel coordination complexes with potential applications in materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyridin-2-Yl-2-(Pyridin-2-Ylmethyl)Butan-2-Ol
CAS No.	4664-17-9
Molecular Formula	C15H18N2O
Molecular Weight	242.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-(2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropane-1,3-diyl)dipyridine; 1,3-Di(2-pyridyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol; 2-Methyl-1,3-di(2-pyridyl)-2-propanol; 2,2'-[(2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,3-propanediyl)]dipyridine; α,α-Bis(2-pyridylmethyl)-2-propanol; 1,3-Bis(2-pyridinyl)-2-methyl-2-propanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, α,α-bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)-; (2-Pyridinyl)methanol, α,α-bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Pyridin-2-Yl-2-(Pyridin-2-Ylmethyl)Butan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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