Description

4-(2-Pyridin-4-Ylethynyl)Pyridine is a specialized organic building block featuring a conjugated ethynyl-linked bipyridine structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key ligand and precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials and coordination complexes. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel compounds with tailored electronic and binding properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Used in the preparation of transition metal catalysts for cross-coupling and other organic transformations due to its chelating bipyridine motif.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and other functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new herbicides and fungicides where the pyridine core is a key pharmacophore.
• Coordination Chemistry: Fundamental for academic and industrial research in synthesizing novel coordination complexes for sensing and catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Pyridin-4-Ylethynyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	73564-69-9
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2
Molecular Weight	180.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-(Ethyne-1,2-diyl)dipyridine; 4-(2-(Pyridin-4-yl)ethynyl)pyridine; 4-Ethynyl-4'-pyridylacetylene; 1,2-Di(pyridin-4-yl)ethyne; 4,4'-Diethynyldipyridine (common misnomer); Bipyridine acetylene derivative; Ligand precursor 73564-69-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Pyridin-4-Ylethynyl)Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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