Description

1,2-Bis(2-Pyridyl)Ethylene is a versatile organic compound featuring a central ethylene bridge flanked by two pyridine rings. This structure makes it a valuable ligand and building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel catalysts, sensors, and functional materials.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key ligand for constructing metal-organic complexes and homogeneous catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or monomer in the synthesis of conductive polymers, luminescent materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a chelating agent in spectroscopic analysis and sensor development for metal ion detection.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the synthesis of novel compounds for crop protection and plant science applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, nitrogen-containing scaffold for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(2-Pyridyl)Ethylene
CAS No.	1437-15-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀N₂
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Di(2-pyridyl)ethylene; 1,2-Di(pyridin-2-yl)ethene; 2,2'-Ethene-1,2-diylbispyridine; (E)-1,2-Di(2-pyridyl)ethylene; (E)-1,2-Di(pyridin-2-yl)ethene; 2,2'-Vinylenedipyridine; BPE; DPE
EINECS	215-868-5

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(2-Pyridyl)Ethylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.