Description

2,3-Di-2-Pyridyl-2,3-Butanediol, 99%, Mixture Of (+/-) And Meso is a high-purity chiral diol derivative featuring two pyridyl substituents, serving as a versatile building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a precursor for complex ligands and catalysts, particularly in asymmetric synthesis and coordination chemistry. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-quality, well-defined intermediates for developing new active compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling asymmetric transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for bioactivity.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for metal ions, useful in creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and functional materials.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in specialty and performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Di-2-Pyridyl-2,3-Butanediol, 99%, Mixture Of (+/-) And Meso
CAS No.	58052-51-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Bis(2-pyridyl)-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Di(pyridin-2-yl)butane-2,3-diol; (±)- and meso-2,3-Di-2-pyridyl-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Di(2-pyridyl)-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Dipyridyl-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Butanediol, 2,3-di-2-pyridyl-; DDBD; 58052-51-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Di-2-Pyridyl-2,3-Butanediol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure it meets the specified 99% purity and identity criteria. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral composition, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Chiral Composition ((+/-) : Meso)	Contact for details

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