Description

4,4'-Dipyridyl Hydrate is a versatile organic compound primarily used as a key building block and ligand in coordination chemistry. Its rigid, linear bipyridine structure makes it an essential precursor for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and functional polymers. This high-purity chemical is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a bidentate ligand for constructing transition metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and sensor development.
• Material Science: A fundamental linker molecule for the synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and porous coordination polymers with applications in gas storage and separation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the creation of functional polymeric materials.
• Analytical Reagents: Utilized in chemical research and as a standard or reagent in analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dipyridyl Hydrate
CAS No.	123333-55-1
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	156.18 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	4,4'-Bipyridine Hydrate; 4,4'-Bipyridyl Hydrate; γ,γ'-Dipyridyl Hydrate; 4,4'-Dipyridyl; 4,4'-Bipyridine; 4,4'-Bipyridyl; Bipyridine-4,4'-diol (tautomer); p,p'-Dipyridyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dipyridyl Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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