Description

6,6'-Dicyano-4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-value, functionalized bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its electron-deficient, rigid aromatic structure and the reactivity of its cyano groups, enabling precise molecular engineering. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, materials science, and coordination chemistry, where it is used to create novel catalysts, organic electronic materials, and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Ligand for Catalysis: Used to construct sophisticated metal-organic complexes and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Building block for electron-transport materials, non-fullerene acceptors, and emissive layers in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Coordination Polymers & MOFs: Serves as a bridging ligand in the design of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and functional coordination polymers with tailored porosity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and developing novel functional molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of advanced active ingredients with specific targeting and stability properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6,6'-Dicyano-4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	143578-41-0
Molecular Formula	C14H10N4
Molecular Weight	234.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dimethyl-6,6'-dicyano-2,2'-bipyridine; 6,6'-Dicyano-4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-dicyano-4,4'-dimethyl-; DCBPY; DCDMBP; 4,4'-Dimethyl-[2,2'-bipyridine]-6,6'-dicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,6'-Dicyano-4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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