2,6-Diacetylpyridine is used as intermediate in organic synthesis. It is a precursor to ligands in coordination chemistry.
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Applications
2,6-Diacetylpyridine is used as intermediate in organic synthesis. It is a precursor to ligands in coordination chemistry.
Solubility
Soluble in water, chloroform, and DMSO.
Notes
Store in cool, dry place in a well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- E. C. Alyea & P. H. Merrell. Terdentate NNN Donor Ligands Derived from 2,6-Diacetylpyridine. Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic and Metal-Organic Chemistry. 1974, 4 (6), 535-544.
- Wanda Radecka-Paryzek. The synthesis and characterization of the macrocyclic and ring-opened complexes formed in the reaction of the lanthanides with 2,6-diacetylpyridine and hydrazine. Inorganica Chimica Acta. 1981, 52 261-268.