Description

4,2':6',4''-Terpyridine CAS NO 70650-95-2 is a high-purity, functionalized terpyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced materials science and coordination chemistry. Its unique tridentate nitrogen-donor structure enables the formation of stable metal complexes with tunable photophysical and electrochemical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing next-generation materials for applications ranging from molecular electronics to catalysis and sensing.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a versatile tridentate chelating ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and discrete coordination complexes with transition metals and lanthanides.
• Photovoltaic & OLED Materials: Used in the synthesis of light-harvesting complexes and emissive layers for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its ability to facilitate charge transfer.
• Catalysis: Serves as a ligand precursor for homogeneous catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, where metal-terpyridine complexes can enhance activity and selectivity.
• Chemical Sensing & Probes: Incorporated into molecular sensors and fluorescent probes for the detection of metal ions, anions, or small molecules based on changes in luminescence upon binding.
• Nanotechnology: Utilized in the functionalization of nanoparticles and surfaces to create smart nanomaterials with specific recognition or catalytic sites.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated as a scaffold for developing metallodrugs and diagnostic agents, leveraging its strong metal-binding affinity for therapeutic or imaging purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,2':6',4''-Terpyridine
CAS No.	70650-95-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₁N₃
Molecular Weight	233.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(4-pyridyl)pyridine; 4,2':6',4''-Terpyridine; 2,6-Di(4-pyridinyl)pyridine; 1,1':4',1''-Terpyridine; 2,6-Bis(4-pyridyl)pyridine; 4'-(4-Pyridyl)-2,2':6',2''-terpyridine; α,α',α''-Terpyridine (isomer); TP-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,2':6',4''-Terpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, identity, and relevant physical data.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

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.