Description

(3-Methoxyphenyl)2-Pyridinylmethanone is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a unique aromatic ketone structure. This compound matters as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as herbicides and insecticides.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential building block for electron-transport materials in advanced display technologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical reactions due to its reactive ketone and heterocyclic moieties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals for various high-value industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Methoxyphenyl)2-Pyridinylmethanone
CAS No.	55030-49-4
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO2
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-2-pyridinyl phenyl ketone; 2-Pyridyl 3-methoxyphenyl ketone; 1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-2-pyridin-2-ylethanone; (3-Methoxyphenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methanone; m-Methoxyphenyl 2-pyridyl ketone; 2-(3-Methoxybenzoyl)pyridine; NSC 406915
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (3-Methoxyphenyl)2-Pyridinylmethanone is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

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.