CAS 16858-01-8

Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine

Description:

Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine, commonly referred to as TPA, is a bidentate ligand characterized by its three 2-pyridylmethyl groups attached to a central nitrogen atom. This compound exhibits a chelating ability, allowing it to form stable complexes with various metal ions, particularly transition metals. TPA is known for its strong coordination properties, which are attributed to the nitrogen atoms in the pyridine rings that can donate electron pairs to metal centers. The compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow solid and is soluble in polar organic solvents. Its structure contributes to its potential applications in catalysis, metal ion extraction, and as a building block in supramolecular chemistry. Additionally, TPA has been studied for its role in biological systems, particularly in the context of metal ion transport and sensing. The presence of multiple nitrogen donor sites enhances its ability to stabilize metal complexes, making it a valuable ligand in coordination chemistry.

Formula: C₁₈H₁₈N₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C18H18N4/c1-4-10-19-16(7-1)13-22(14-17-8-2-5-11-20-17)15-18-9-3-6-12-21-18/h1-12H,13-15H2

InChI key: InChIKey=VGUWFGWZSVLROP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(CC1=CC=CC=N1)(CC2=CC=CC=N2)CC3=CC=CC=N3

Synonyms:

• (Tris(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amine)
• 2-Pyridinyl-N,N-bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)methanamine
• 2-pyridinemethanamine, N,N-bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)-
• N,N,N-Tris(2-pyridinylmethyl)amine
• N,N-Bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)-2-pyridinemethanamine
• NSC 663674
• Pyridine, 2,2′,2′′-[nitrilotris(methylene)]tri-
• Tris(2-pyridinylmethyl)amine
• Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine

Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine

CAS: 16858-01-8

Formula: C₁₈H₁₈N₄

Purity: >98.0%(HPLC)

Color and Shape: White to Orange to Green powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 290.37

Ref: 3B-T2671

2-Pyridinemethanamine, N,N-bis(2-pyridinylmethyl)-

CAS: 16858-01-8

Formula: C₁₈H₁₈N₄

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.3623

Ref: IN-DA001Y5H

Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine

CAS: 16858-01-8

Tris(2-pyridylmethyl)amine

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 290.37g/mol

Ref: 54-OR74865

TRIS(PYRIDIN-2-YLMETHYL)AMINE

CAS: 16858-01-8

Purity: 95.0%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 290.3699951171875

Ref: 10-F475242