Description

Pyridine, 2-Ethyl-5-[1-(2-Pyridinyl)Ethyl]- (9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity heterocyclic organic compound, identified by CAS number 760998-87-6. This chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate and ligand precursor in sophisticated organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties derived from its bipyridyl-like structure. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D and agrochemical laboratories for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in homogeneous catalysis for fine chemical production.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the research of advanced polymers and coordination networks.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Pyridine, 2-Ethyl-5-[1-(2-Pyridinyl)Ethyl]- (9Ci)
CAS No.	760998-87-6
Molecular Formula	C14H16N2
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-5-(1-(pyridin-2-yl)ethyl)pyridine; 2,2'-Diethyl-5,5'-dimethyl-3,3'-bipyridine (related isomer); 5-(1-(2-Pyridyl)ethyl)-2-ethylpyridine; Bipyridine derivative; CAS 760998-87-6; Advanced pyridine intermediate; Specialty heterocycle
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Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support our global clients with full regulatory documentation and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.