2-Benzoylpyridine（Cat No.:R022920）is an aromatic heterocyclic compound consisting of a pyridine ring substituted with a benzoyl group at the 2-position. With the molecular formula C12H9NO, it appears as a pale yellow to light brown solid and is moderately soluble in organic solvents. This compound is widely used in coordination chemistry as a ligand, particularly in forming metal complexes for catalysis and material science applications. It also finds utility in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis and organic transformations, including as a building block in the design of biologically active heterocycles and chelating agents.