Description

5-Hydroxy-2,2'-Bipyridine is a versatile heterocyclic compound featuring a bipyridine core substituted with a hydroxyl group, serving as a key building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to chelate metal ions, making it indispensable for creating catalysts and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel coordination complexes and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst Ligand: Used to synthesize metal-organic complexes and homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Materials Science: Employed in the creation of functional materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and luminescent complexes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent in spectrophotometric analysis and metal ion detection.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new coordination chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hydroxy-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	1802-32-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-2,2'-dipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridin-5-ol; 5-Hydroxy-2,2'-dipyridine; 5-(2-Pyridyl)-2-pyridinol; 5-Hydroxybipyridine; 5-OH-bpy; 5-Hydroxy-2,2'-bipyridyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Hydroxy-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet exacting customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

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.