Description

4'-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and ligand precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, chelating bipyridine core, which is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in coordination chemistry and materials science. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing catalysts, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those involving metal complexation or requiring specific molecular scaffolding.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used to synthesize sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts employed in cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and luminescent materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of advanced crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Fundamental reagent for creating ruthenium, iridium, or other transition metal complexes used in photoredox catalysis and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a derivatization agent or a standard for method development in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	142593-05-3
Molecular Formula	C14H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4'-Methyl-2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylate; 4-(Methoxycarbonyl)-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-4-carboxylic acid, 4'-methyl-, methyl ester; 4'-Methyl-[2,2']bipyridinyl-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 4-Carbomethoxy-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 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.