Description

3,4-Diphenylpyridine is a versatile heterocyclic aromatic compound featuring a pyridine core substituted with two phenyl groups. This molecular structure makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a key building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a ligand for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoluminescent materials.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental building block for constructing complex polycyclic aromatic systems in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Diphenylpyridine
CAS No.	5216-04-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₃N
Molecular Weight	231.29 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Diphenylpyridine; 3,4-DPP; NSC 406901; Pyridine, 3,4-diphenyl-; 3,4-Bis(phenyl)pyridine; 5216-04-6; 3,4-Diphenyl-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Diphenylpyridine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

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.