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Release Date:9/12/2026 2:34:00 PM

Terpyridines are among the most versatile ligand scaffolds in modern coordination chemistry. Their tridentate N^N^N binding motif forms exceptionally stable complexes with Ru(II), Fe(II), Os(II), Zn(II), Ir(III) and many other metal ions, making 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine derivatives indispensable building blocks for photocatalysts, supramolecular assemblies, metallopolymers, dye-sensitized solar cells, luminescent materials and metal–organic frameworks.

Shanghai UCHEM Inc. has developed a complete portfolio of 4′-functionalized terpyridines and the key pyridone precursor — all designed, synthesized and stocked in-house. Every product below is readily available from stock, with reliable batch-to-batch quality and prompt worldwide delivery.

Our Terpyridine Product Line

Product Name

CAS No.

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2,6-Bis(2-pyridyl)-4(1H)-pyridone

128143-88-4

Key precursor for 4′-functionalized terpyridines

4′-Hydroxy-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

101003-65-0

Handle for ethers, esters and linker chemistry

4′-Chloro-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

128143-89-5

Cross-coupling and substitution chemistry

4′-Bromo-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

149817-62-9

Ideal substrate for Suzuki / Sonogashira coupling

4′-Nitro-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

213674-46-5

Electron-withdrawing, readily reduced to amine

4′-Amino-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

193944-66-0

Amine handle for amide / imine conjugation

4′-Methyl-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

72036-41-0

Benzylic functionalization and oxidation studies

2,2′:6′,2″-Terpyridine-4′-carboxylic acid

148332-36-9

MOF / surface anchoring, amide formation

Ethyl 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine-4′-carboxylate

148332-31-4

Protected acid intermediate, easy saponification

2,2′:6′,2″-Terpyridine-4′-methanol

148332-32-5

Alcohol handle for conjugation & polymerization

2,2′:6′,2″-Terpyridine-4′-carboxaldehyde

108295-45-0

Aldehyde handle for imine / olefination chemistry

 

Why Partner with Us?

Self-developed technology. All eleven products are developed and manufactured by our own technical team — we control the full synthetic route, so we can guarantee consistent purity, impurity profiles and scalable supply, from gram research quantities to kilogram campaigns.

Stock on the shelf. The entire terpyridine series is kept in routine inventory. Standard pack sizes ship within days, not weeks — ideal when your project timeline cannot wait.

Quality you can verify. Each batch is delivered with full analytical documentation, including HPLC purity, 1H NMR, MS and elemental data. COA and MSDS are available on request.

Flexible customization. Need a 4′-substituent not listed here, a special salt form, or a scale-up beyond catalog quantities? Our R&D team welcomes custom synthesis inquiries and responds fast — usually within one business day.

Applications at a Glance

Our terpyridine derivatives support work across photocatalysis and photoredox chemistry, luminescent and electrochromic materials, metallo-supramolecular polymers, dye-sensitized solar cells, magnetic and spin-crossover materials, MOF and surface functionalization, as well as bioconjugation and molecular sensing.

Get in Touch

Contact Shanghai UCHEM Inc. today for pricing, samples or technical data sheets. Tell us your target compound and quantity — our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Visit us online at https://www.myuchem.com/collections/terpyridines.

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