Description

2,6-Bis(4-Pyridylethynyl)Toluene is a specialized organic compound featuring a central toluene core symmetrically functionalized with pyridylacetylene groups, making it a valuable building block in advanced materials science. This compound's extended conjugated π-system and rigid molecular architecture are critical for applications requiring precise electronic and photophysical properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, supramolecular chemistry, and as a precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a key π-conjugated linker or core unit in the development of novel organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaic materials.
• Coordination Chemistry & MOF Synthesis: Acts as a versatile ditopic ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and discrete coordination complexes with transition metals, exploiting the nitrogen donor atoms of the pyridine rings.
• Supramolecular Assembly: Used in the design of functional supramolecular structures, such as molecular cages, polymers, and gels, driven by metal coordination and π-π stacking interactions.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Its inherent fluorescence and ability to bind metals make it a candidate for chemosensors and bio-imaging agents.
• Polymer Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create polymers with enhanced thermal stability, rigidity, and electronic properties.
• Catalysis Support: Utilized to prepare heterogeneous catalysts where the ligand framework stabilizes active metal centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(4-Pyridylethynyl)Toluene
CAS No.	865756-45-2
Molecular Formula	C23H16N2
Molecular Weight	320.39 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(4-pyridinylethynyl)toluene; 2,6-Bis[(4-pyridinyl)ethynyl]toluene; 1-Methyl-3,5-bis(4-pyridylethynyl)benzene; 3,5-Bis(4-pyridylethynyl)toluene; Toluene-2,6-diylbis(4-pyridylacetylene); 4,4'-(2,6-Dimethyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(ethyne-2,1-diyl)dipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Bis(4-Pyridylethynyl)Toluene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific project requirements under cGMP or ISO 9001 guidelines as needed.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.