Description

(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)(Pyridin-4-Yl)Methanone is a high-purity organic building block featuring a benzophenone core substituted with a pyridine ring. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) targeted drugs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or ligand precursor in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and as a scaffold for probe molecule development.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and exploratory synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)(Pyridin-4-Yl)Methanone
CAS No.	868390-62-9
Molecular Formula	C14H13NO
Molecular Weight	211.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3,4-Dimethylbenzoyl)pyridine; 4-Pyridyl 3,4-dimethylphenyl ketone; (3,4-Dimethylphenyl)(4-pyridinyl)methanone; 4-(3',4'-Dimethylbenzoyl)pyridine; 1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)methanone
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Quality Control

Our (3,4-Dimethylphenyl)(Pyridin-4-Yl)Methanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

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