Description

3-(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl)Pyridine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound, also known as 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine, serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional pyridine structure, which makes it an excellent ligand for metal coordination and a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and method development.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used to synthesize complexes with metals like ruthenium or iridium for applications in photochemistry and electrochemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	78210-44-3
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,4'-dimethyl-; 4,4'-Dimethylbipyridine; 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 3-(4-Pyridylmethyl)pyridine; 4-(Pyridin-4-ylmethyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl)Pyridine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

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.