Description

3-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a versatile and highly functional ligand in coordination chemistry and catalysis. Its core value lies in its ability to chelate metal ions, forming stable complexes that are pivotal for driving advanced chemical transformations and material synthesis. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, where precise molecular control is required for developing new catalysts, electronic materials, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Application

• Catalyst Ligand in Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key component in palladium-catalyzed Suzuki, Heck, and Negishi reactions for constructing complex organic molecules.
• Electroluminescent Material Synthesis: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other photonic devices.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Polymer & MOF Construction: Acts as a bridging or chelating ligand to create metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored porosity.
• Analytical Chemistry & Sensor Development: Utilized in the design of fluorescent probes and metal-ion sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	10273-88-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 3-methyl-; 3-Methylbipyridyl; 3-Methyl-2,2'-dipyridine; 3-Methyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2-(2-Pyridinyl)-3-picoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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	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.