59576-34-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone
• CAS NO: 59576-34-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₀N₂O
• Molecular Weight: 198.2206
• Mol File: 59576-34-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 358.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 174.3°C
• Density: 1.179g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 2.59E-05mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.592
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone(59576-34-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone(59576-34-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 59576-34-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone is a chemical compound consisting of a central ethanone group linked to two pyridine rings. It is also known as 2-acetyl-4-pyridine and is commonly used in the synthesis of various organic compounds. 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone is often utilized in medicinal chemistry and drug development as a building block for creating new pharmaceutical agents. It has also been studied for its potential biological activities, including its effects on cancer cells and potential as an anti-inflammatory agent. Additionally, 2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)ethanone is used in research and as a reagent in organic synthesis.

Upstream product

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