Description

Meso-Alpha,β-Di(4-Pyridyl) Glycol is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique meso configuration and two 4-pyridyl substituents on a glycol backbone. This molecular structure makes it a valuable ligand precursor and chiral building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating complex molecules and coordination complexes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand Synthesis: Used as a precursor for synthesizing sophisticated chelating ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and asymmetric catalysis.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to study metal-ligand interactions and to create model complexes for spectroscopic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-Alpha,β-Di(4-Pyridyl) Glycol
CAS No.	4972-49-0
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	meso-1,2-Di(4-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 1,2-Di(pyridin-4-yl)ethane-1,2-diol; 4,4'-(1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-diyl)dipyridine; Di-4-pyridyl glycol; (R*,S*)-1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 4-Pyridineglycol, 4,4'-(-1,2-dihydroxyethylidene)bis-; α,β-Di(4-pyridyl)glycol
EINECS	225-607-8

Quality Control

Our Meso-Alpha,β-Di(4-Pyridyl) Glycol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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