Description

2,2'-Bipyridine-6-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized bipyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, combining the metal-chelating properties of the bipyridine core with the reactive aldehyde group for further derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, particularly for developing catalysts, ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for metal-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a foundational structure for creating sophisticated polydentate ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Materials Science: Building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and functional polymers with tailored electronic or optical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used to develop chelating agents and sensors for the detection and quantification of specific metal ions.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile starting material for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds via condensation and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,2'-Bipyridine-6-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	134296-07-4
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Formyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6-carboxaldehyde; 6-Aldehyde-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Dipyridyl-6-carbaldehyde; 6-(2-Pyridinyl)-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 2,2'-bipyridinyl-6-yl-; (2,2'-Bipyridine-6-yl)methanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Bipyridine-6-Carbaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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