Description

4,4'-(Oxybis(4,1-Phenylene))Dipyridine is a high-purity organic compound featuring a central diphenyl ether core symmetrically linked to two pyridine rings. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile building block for advanced materials and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, conjugated structures.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Used as a chelating ligand in the preparation of metal-organic complexes for catalytic applications.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a fundamental monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized to construct metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other supramolecular structures due to its bifunctional nitrogen donor sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-(Oxybis(4,1-Phenylene))Dipyridine
CAS No.	133416-11-2
Molecular Formula	C24H18N2O
Molecular Weight	350.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-(Oxydi-4,1-phenylene)dipyridine; 4,4'-Bis(4-pyridyloxy)biphenyl; 1,4-Bis(4-pyridyloxy)benzene (common misnomer); 4,4'-(Oxybis(1,4-phenylene))dipyridine; 4,4'-Dipyridyloxybiphenyl; BPDO (abbreviation); Bis(4-pyridyloxy)biphenyl; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-(Oxybis(4,1-Phenylene))Dipyridine is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. 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.