Description

2,2'-Bipyridine-5-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of a rigid bipyridine scaffold with a reactive nitrile group, enabling its use as a versatile ligand and precursor. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those requiring complex chelating agents or specific molecular architectures.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a building block for constructing functionalized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of new-generation pesticides and herbicides that require specific binding sites.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatization agent or a component in sensor development due to its metal-binding capability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential component in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Bipyridine-5-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	1802-28-4
Molecular Formula	C12H7N3
Molecular Weight	193.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyano-2,2'-bipyridine; 5-Cyano-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridyl-5-carbonitrile; 5-CN-bpy; 5-Cyanobipyridine; Bipyridine-5-carbonitrile; 5-Cyano-2,2'-dipyridyl; 2-(Pyridin-2-yl)nicotinonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Bipyridine-5-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.