Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine, CAS No. 1539-42-0

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1539-42-0

Catalog No. EBD53187

CAS 1539-42-0

Name Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: di-(2-picolyl)amine bis-2-picolylamine 2,2'-dipicolylamine 2,2'-bis(pyridylmethyl)amine alpha,alpha'-iminodi(2-picoline) dipicolylamine n-(2-pyridinylmethyl)-2-pyridinemethanamin picolylamine(bis-2-) 2-Pyridinemethanamine Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine

Molecular Formula: C12H13N3

Molecular Weight: 199.25

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Catalysts and Ligands > Nitrogen Ligands Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

Bis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine, also known as dipicolylamine (DPA), is a tridentate ligand featuring two pyridine rings connected to a central secondary amine via methylene linkers. This structure allows it to coordinate strongly with a wide range of transition metals, forming stable metal complexes. Its primary application is as a versatile nitrogen-based ligand in coordination chemistry and catalysis. DPA is widely used in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), biomimetic catalysts, and sensors for metal ions, particularly zinc(II) and copper(II). It also serves as a key building block for constructing more complex molecular architectures in supramolecular chemistry. As a common organic synthesis building block, it is frequently employed to introduce the bis(pyridylmethyl)amine motif into larger molecules for pharmaceutical and materials research. The compound is typically a liquid at room temperature and should be stored under inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 139-141 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 148.637 °C

Density: 1.107 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.578(lit.)