Description

2,5-Bis(3,3-Dimethyl-2-Oxobutyl)Pyridine is a specialized organic compound featuring a central pyridine ring symmetrically substituted with pinacolone-derived ketone side chains. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific pyridine-based structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: The ketone and pyridine functionalities make it a suitable precursor for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Investigated as a potential intermediate for synthesizing electron-transport or emissive materials in OLEDs and other electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new chemical reactions involving sterically hindered ketones.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Bis(3,3-Dimethyl-2-Oxobutyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	84960-23-6
Molecular Formula	C18H27NO2
Molecular Weight	289.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Di(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)pyridine; 2,5-Bis(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2,5-bis(3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyl)-; 2,5-Bis(pinacolonyl)pyridine; 2,5-Di(pinacolonyl)pyridine; 2,5-Di(1,1-dimethylpropionylmethyl)pyridine; 84960-23-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

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 strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
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.