Description

2,2'-Bipyridyl-5,5'-Dialdehyde is a high-purity, bifunctional organic building block featuring two aldehyde groups on a rigid bipyridine core. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex ligands, coordination polymers, and functional materials due to its chelating ability and reactive aldehyde sites. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and catalysis who require precise molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Ligand Synthesis: Key precursor for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Used as a linker molecule to construct porous MOFs for gas storage, separation, and sensing applications.
• Functional Polymers: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart metal-binding properties and create smart materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in the development of chemical sensors and probes due to its selective binding characteristics.
• Surface Modification: Utilized to functionalize surfaces with aldehyde groups for subsequent immobilization of biomolecules or catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Bipyridyl-5,5'-Dialdehyde
CAS No.	135822-72-9
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	212.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Diformyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-5,5'-dicarboxaldehyde; 5,5'-Bipyridinedicarboxaldehyde; 2,2'-Bipyridyl-5,5'-dicarbaldehyde; 5,5'-Dialdehyde-2,2'-bipyridyl; Bpy-5,5'-(CHO)2; [2,2'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-dicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Bipyridyl-5,5'-Dialdehyde is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its sensitivity to light and tendency for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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