Description

4,4′-(1,4-Phenylene)dipyridine (CAS No. 113682-56-7) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₆H₁₂N₂. This bifunctional pyridine derivative, also known by its IUPAC name 4-(4-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)pyridine, features a rigid aromatic core with two terminal pyridyl groups, making it an excellent building block for coordination chemistry and supramolecular assemblies. Its symmetrical structure and nitrogen-rich composition enable versatile applications in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysis, and ligand design. This compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with guaranteed purity, ideal for research in materials science, pharmaceuticals, and advanced polymer synthesis. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture to ensure long-term stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 113682-56-7
• Complexity: 207
• IUPAC Name: 4-[4-(4-pyridyl)phenyl]pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H12N2/c1-2-14(16-7-11-18-12-8-16)4-3-13(1)15-5-9-17-10-6-15/h1-12H
• InChI Key: MAWKLXRVKVOYLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 232.100048391
• Molecular Formula: C16H12N2
• Molecular Weight: 232.28
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC=NC=C2)C3=CC=NC=C3
• Topological: 25.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 232.100048391
• Synonyms: 113682-56-7, DTXSID90413261, 4,4′-(1,4-Phenylene)dipyridine, DTXCID80364112, 1,4-DI(PYRIDIN-4-YL)BENZENE, 4-(4-pyridin-4-ylphenyl)pyridine, Pyridine, 4,4′-(1,4-phenylene)bis-, 1,4-bis(pyrid-4-yl)benzene, 1,4-Di(4-pyridyl)benzene, MFCD00445845, YSZC154, SCHEMBL135626, 1,4-Bis(4-pyridinyl)benzene, 4-[4-(4-Pyridyl)phenyl]pyridine, 4,4′-(1,4-Phenylene)bispyridine, AKOS022186514, AB89923, AS-30027, DA-30236, CS-0098801, P1550, 10.14272/MAWKLXRVKVOYLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 10.14272/MAWKLXRVKVOYLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, doi:10.14272/MAWKLXRVKVOYLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N, doi:10.14272/MAWKLXRVKVOYLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1

Application

4,4′-(1,4-Phenylene)dipyridine serves as a key ligand in constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, linear geometry and dual nitrogen donor sites. It is widely used in catalysis research, particularly in designing homogeneous catalysts for cross-coupling reactions. The compound also finds utility in photoluminescent materials and as a precursor for functionalized polymers with enhanced thermal and electronic properties.

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