Description

5-Ethyl-2-Phenylpyridine is a versatile pyridine derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a crucial intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for creating active ingredients, agrochemical manufacturers for novel crop protection agents, and material scientists developing specialty chemicals and ligands for catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of complex ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and the discovery of new bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-2-Phenylpyridine
CAS No.	66562-61-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₃N
Molecular Weight	183.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-5-ethylpyridine; 5-Ethyl-2-phenylpyridine; 2-(5-Ethylpyridinyl)benzene; Pyridine, 5-ethyl-2-phenyl-; 5-Ethyl-2-phenyl-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-2-Phenylpyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.