Description

1,4-Bipyridinium(8Ci,9Ci) is a versatile organic salt and a key chemical intermediate. Its unique structure makes it valuable for synthesizing more complex compounds, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials. CAS No. 16077-77-3.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and electrochromic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed to create complex ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts for organic transformations.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in chromatographic analysis and other laboratory testing procedures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for exploring new reactions and synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bipyridinium(8Ci,9Ci)
CAS No.	16077-77-3
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium; Methyl Viologen; Paraquat (dication); 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride (salt form); 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-dimethyl-; N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium; 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridylium; PQ dication
EINECS	240-216-1

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bipyridinium(8Ci,9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and moisture content. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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