Description

Diethyl [2,2'-Bipyridine]-3,3'-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block and ligand precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce a rigid, chelating bipyridine core with ester functionalities, enabling precise coordination chemistry and further synthetic modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, materials science, and catalysis, particularly for creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), electroactive polymers, and specialized ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents that require complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for creating sophisticated polydentate ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complexation.
• Materials Science Research: A key monomer for developing novel electrochromic materials, conductive polymers, and photoactive components in organic electronics.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Employed as an organic linker to construct porous MOFs with specific pore geometries and surface functionalities for gas storage or separation.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a chelating agent in the development of sensors and spectroscopic probes for metal ion detection.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl [2,2'-Bipyridine]-3,3'-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	1762-36-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	326.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Diethoxycarbonyl-2,2'-bipyridine; Diethyl 2,2'-Bipyridine-3,3'-dicarboxylate; 3,3'-Bipyridinedicarboxylic Acid, Diethyl Ester; 2,2'-Bipyridine-3,3'-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; 3,3'-Dicarbethoxy-2,2'-bipyridine; 3,3'-(Diethoxycarbonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; Bipyridine-3,3'-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diethyl [2,2'-Bipyridine]-3,3'-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.