Description

2,2'-Bipyridine-5,5'-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced material science and coordination chemistry. Its value lies in its rigid, planar structure and two carboxylic acid groups, which make it an excellent chelating ligand and precursor for synthesizing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysis, and pharmaceutical intermediate development.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Acts as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with tailored properties for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Used to create sophisticated transition metal complexes that serve as catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals.
• Electrochemical & Sensor Materials: Incorporated into modified electrodes and sensing platforms due to its redox-active and metal-binding characteristics.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the design of molecular machines, receptors, and self-assembled nanostructures.
• Analytical Reagent: Functions as a chelating agent in spectrophotometric analysis and metal ion detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Bipyridine-5,5'-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1802-30-8
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	244.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Dicarboxy-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-5,5'-dicarboxylic acid; 5,5'-Bipyridinedicarboxylic acid; 2,2'-Dipyridyl-5,5'-dicarboxylic acid; 5,5'-Dicarboxy-2,2'-dipyridyl; Bpy-5,5'-diCOOH; 5,5'-BPDCA; 2,2'-Bipyridyl-5,5'-dicarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Bipyridine-5,5'-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production needs.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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