Description

5-Methyl-[2,4']-Bipyridine is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the bipyridine class, serving as a versatile and valuable chemical building block. Its molecular structure makes it a crucial ligand and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and coordination chemistry sectors who require precise and reliable raw materials for their development processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations, enabling more efficient and selective reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a core structure for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), electrochromic devices, and luminescent materials.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a fundamental building block for synthesizing complex metal complexes with tailored photophysical and redox properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on nitrogen-containing heterocycles and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-[2,4']-Bipyridine
CAS No.	106047-21-6
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2,4'-bipyridine; 2,4'-Bipyridine, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-2,4'-dipyridyl; 5-Methyl-2-(pyridin-4-yl)pyridine; 4-(5-Methylpyrid-2-yl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-[2,4']-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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.