Description

2-Pyridin-2-Ylindene-1,3-Dione is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused pyridine-indenedione structure. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable versatile building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced colorants and functional dyes due to its conjugated system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development and exploration of new chemical reactions in organic chemistry.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a potential ligand for metal complexation, useful in catalysis and sensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridin-2-Ylindene-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	641-63-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	221.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Pyridin-2-ylmethylene)indene-1,3-dione; 2-(2-Pyridylmethylene)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-Pyridylmethylenindandione-1,3; 2-Pyridylmethyleneindandione; 2-(2-Pyridinylmethylene)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 2-(Pyridin-2-ylmethylidene)-2H-indene-1,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridin-2-Ylindene-1,3-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.