CAS: 524713-66-4

2-(4-(Tert-Butyl)Phenyl)Pyridine

2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)pyridine is a redox active ancillary ligand that is used to study localized metal centers in crystallographic studies. 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)pyridine has been shown to bind to the chloride ion, which is a common anion found in many organic compounds. The ligand forms a stable complex with the chloride ion, which facilitates the reductive elimination of 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)pyridine from its complexes. This compound also binds with picolinic acid and undergoes ligand exchange reactions, allowing for assays involving picolinic acid. 2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)pyridine also absorbs ultraviolet light, making it useful as a luminescent probe for cellular uptake studies.