Description

1-(4-Pyridinyl)-1,3-Butanedione is a versatile diketone derivative featuring a pyridinyl moiety, serving as a key organic intermediate. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients or advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing pyridine and diketone pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Pyridinyl)-1,3-Butanedione
CAS No.	75055-73-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO2
Molecular Weight	163.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Pyridin-4-yl)butane-1,3-dione; 4-Acetylacetylpyridine; 1,3-Butanedione, 1-(4-pyridinyl)-; 4-Pyridyl 1,3-diketone; 4-Acetoacetylpyridine; 1-(4-Pyridyl)-1,3-butanedione; 4-(2,4-Dioxobutyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Pyridinyl)-1,3-Butanedione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee the material meets your research or production requirements.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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