Description

4,4'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, fluorinated bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl groups, making it an essential ligand and precursor in the development of sophisticated materials and catalysts. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), catalysis, and as a key intermediate in complex molecule construction.

Application

• As a key ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• A crucial building block in the synthesis of electron-deficient materials for organic electronics, including OLED emitters and electron transport layers.
• An intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Used in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced activity and stability.
• As a precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• In academic and industrial R&D for studying charge-transfer complexes and photophysical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	142946-79-0
Molecular Formula	C12H6F6N2
Molecular Weight	292.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,4'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 4,4'-(Bipyridine-2,2'-diyl)bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 4,4'-Di(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-dipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridyl, 4,4'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; BTBP; 4,4'-(CF3)2-bpy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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