Description

1,2-Bis(6-Methyl-2-Pyridyl)Ethanediol is a specialized organic compound featuring a symmetrical diol structure flanked by two 6-methylpyridyl groups, making it a valuable bidentate ligand and synthetic intermediate. Its core value lies in its ability to chelate metal ions, which is critical for applications in catalysis and materials science. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors who require high-purity building blocks for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring chiral or metal-coordinating motifs.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating ligand in homogeneous catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structural framework can impart specific biological activity.
• Coordination Chemistry: Employed in academic and industrial research to synthesize and study metal-organic complexes and coordination polymers.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating functional polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or mechanical properties.
• Analytical Reagent: Potential use as a complexing agent in analytical chemistry for the detection or separation of specific metal ions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,2-Bis(6-Methyl-2-Pyridyl)Ethanediol
CAS No.	6630-20-2
Molecular Formula	C14H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)ethane-1,2-diol; 2,2'-(1,2-Dihydroxyethane-1,2-diyl)bis(6-methylpyridine); 6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine-α,α'-diol; α,α'-Dihydroxy-6,6'-dimethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; (R*,S*)-(±)-1,2-Bis(6-methyl-2-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 1,2-Di(6-methyl-2-pyridyl)-1,2-ethanediol; 2,2'-(1,2-Dihydroxyethylidene)bis(6-methylpyridine)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(6-Methyl-2-Pyridyl)Ethanediol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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