Description

5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl is a high-purity, versatile organic compound belonging to the bipyridine ligand family. This chemical is valued for its strong chelating properties and its role as a key building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesis and catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.
• Materials Science: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and luminescent materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a complexing agent in spectrophotometric analysis and metal ion detection.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and molecular structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl
CAS No.	1762-34-1
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 5,5'-dimethyl-; 5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 5,5'-Dimethylbipyridine-2,2'; 5,5'-Dimethyl-[2,2']bipyridinyl; Neocuproine; 2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline (Note: This is a related but distinct isomer; included for search relevance).
EINECS	217-178-5

Quality Control

Our 5,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	162 - 166 °C
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.