4-(3-pyridin-4-yl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)pyridine

• CAT Number: L018164
• CAS Number: 4329-78-6
• Molecular Formula: C12H9N5
• Molecular Weight: 223.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(3-pyridin-4-yl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H9N5/c1-5-13-6-2-9(1)11-15-12(17-16-11)10-3-7-14-8-4-10/h1-8H,(H,15,16,17)
• InChIKey: QUKGHTHKDNHSOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CN=CC=C1C2=NC(=NN2)C3=CC=NC=C3

4-(3-pyridin-4-yl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)pyridine(CAT: L018164) is a heterocyclic compound featuring a 1,2,4-triazole core linked to two pyridine rings, making it a structurally rich scaffold for medicinal and coordination chemistry. The triazole moiety imparts high stability and bioisosteric properties, often utilized in the design of kinase inhibitors, antifungal agents, and CNS-active molecules. Its symmetrical aromatic architecture enables strong π–π stacking and potential metal coordination, making it suitable for use in ligand development, supramolecular assembly, and pharmaceutical research. This compound is especially attractive for SAR studies in drug discovery due to its balanced polarity, hydrogen-bonding capabilities, and synthetic versatility.