Description

4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,6-Diphenyl- is a specialized bipyridine derivative characterized by its extended aromatic system and rigid molecular structure. This compound matters as a versatile and high-value ligand and building block in advanced materials science and catalysis research. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and organic electronics sectors for developing novel coordination complexes, supramolecular assemblies, and functional materials.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a bridging or chelating ligand for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and homogeneous catalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and molecular electronic components.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed as a building block for constructing molecular cages, rotaxanes, and other complex host-guest systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a reagent or a core structure for developing chemical sensors and probes.
• Agrochemical Development: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of novel crop protection agents and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,6-Diphenyl-
CAS No.	16208-83-6
Molecular Formula	C22H16N2
Molecular Weight	308.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diphenyl-4,4'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,6-diphenyl-; 2,6-Diphenyl-[4,4']bipyridinyl; 2,6-Diphenyl-4,4'-dipyridyl; 2,6-Diphenylbipyridine-4,4'; 2,6-Diphenyl-4,4'-bipyridyl; 4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,6-diphenyl- (9CI); 2,6-Diphenyl-[4,4']bipyridyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,6-Diphenyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols. 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, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 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)	≥ 97.0%
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.