Description

2-(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl)Pyridine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a bipyridine-like structure, which serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular architecture makes it a valuable ligand and intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and coordination properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, catalysts, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and polymerization reactions critical in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental scaffold in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	78903-70-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2-(4-Pyridylmethyl)pyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-dimethane; 4-(Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)pyridine; 4,4'-Bis(pyridinylmethane); Di-2-pyridylmethane derivative; 2-Pyridin-4-ylmethyl-pyridine; α,α'-Di-2-pyridyl-p-xylene (structural analog)
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl)Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.