Description

Bis(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl) Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylate is a specialized organic compound featuring a central pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylate core symmetrically functionalized with pyridin-4-ylmethyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable multidentate ligand and building block for advanced materials and coordination chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor or ligand in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated multidentate ligands for homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as an organic linker for constructing novel Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and sensing.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in research for synthesizing new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study complex formation with various metal ions for catalytic or sensory applications.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, functionalized core for constructing more complex polycyclic or dendritic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl) Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	769124-82-5
Molecular Formula	C25H19N3O4
Molecular Weight	425.44 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, bis(4-pyridinylmethyl) ester; Pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid bis(4-pyridylmethyl) ester; Bis(4-pyridylmethyl) 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate; 2,6-Bis((pyridin-4-yl)methoxycarbonyl)pyridine; Ligand precursor L1 (common research code); Contact for additional trade names and abbreviations.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Pyridin-4-Ylmethyl) Pyridine-2,6-Dicarboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

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. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to ensure optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.