Description

Pyridin-2-Yl(Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanone is a specialized heterocyclic diketone compound, serving as a high-value pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block. Its unique bifunctional pyridine structure makes it a critical precursor for developing advanced active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare bidentate and polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Material Science: Precursor for organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research: Versatile synthon for constructing complex heterocyclic systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a backbone for creating novel metal complexes with specific catalytic or photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridin-2-Yl(Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanone
CAS No.	56970-91-3
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(2-pyridyl) ketone (isomeric mixture); 2,3'-Dipyridyl ketone; 2-Pyridyl 3-pyridyl ketone; Bis(2-pyridyl) ketone (common misnomer); 3-Pyridinyl 2-pyridinylmethanone; (Pyridin-2-yl)(pyridin-3-yl)methanone; 2,3'-Dipyridylketone; 2,3'-Pyridyl Ketone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pyridin-2-Yl(Pyridin-3-Yl)Methanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from 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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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