4-methoxy-2-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)pyridine

• CAT Number: M085176
• CAS Number: 17217-57-1
• Molecular Formula: C12H12N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 216.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxy-2-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H12N2O2/c1-15-9-3-5-13-11(7-9)12-8-10(16-2)4-6-14-12/h3-8H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: IMEVSAIFJKKDAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=NC=C1)C2=NC=CC(=C2)OC

4-Methoxy-2-(4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)pyridine(CAT: M085176) is a heteroaromatic compound featuring two pyridine rings, each substituted with a methoxy group, linked through the 2-position of one and the 2-position of the other. Its electron-donating methoxy groups and nitrogen-rich aromatic framework make it a valuable ligand in coordination chemistry and a building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. The compound’s bifunctional pyridine system offers potential for metal chelation and π–π stacking, useful in catalysis and material science. Researchers also utilize it for designing biologically active molecules, including kinase inhibitors and CNS agents, due to its ability to engage in hydrogen bonding and aromatic interactions.