Description

1,2-Di(Pyridin-3-Yl)Ethane-1,2-Diol is a high-purity, versatile diol derivative featuring dual pyridine rings, making it a valuable chiral building block and ligand precursor. Its molecular structure is critical for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and metal coordination. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing advanced intermediates and catalysts.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and infectious diseases.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used as a precursor for developing novel bidentate and polydentate ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in creating advanced active ingredients for crop protection agents with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis for exploring new chemical entities and material science applications.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study metal complexation and develop new catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Di(Pyridin-3-Yl)Ethane-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	41668-21-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(3-pyridyl)ethane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Bis(3-pyridinyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 3,3'-(1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-diyl)dipyridine; (R*,S*)-(±)-1,2-Di(3-pyridyl)ethane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Di(3-pyridyl)glycol; DL-1,2-Di(3-pyridyl)ethane-1,2-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Di(Pyridin-3-Yl)Ethane-1,2-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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