Description

5-Phenyl-2,2'-Bipyridine CAS NO 156972-80-4 is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the bipyridine ligand family. This heterocyclic aromatic compound is valued for its strong chelating properties and ability to form stable complexes with various transition metals. It serves as a critical building block and ligand in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. Key industries that utilize this compound include organic light-emitting diode (OLED) development, catalysis, and as a precursor in medicinal chemistry.

Application

• OLED Materials: Used as an electron-transporting material or as a core structure for host and emitter materials in organic light-emitting diodes.
• Catalysis: Acts as a versatile ligand for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and other synthetic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key synthetic building block in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Coordination Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers for gas storage and separation.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Utilized in the development of photoactive catalysts for sustainable and light-driven chemical reactions.
• Analytical Reagents: Functions as a chelating agent in spectroscopic analysis and sensor development for metal ion detection.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its photophysical properties in the development of new luminescent and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenyl-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	156972-80-4
Molecular Formula	C16H12N2
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenyl-[2,2']bipyridinyl; 5-Phenylbipyridine-2,2'-diyl; (2,2'-Bipyridin-5-yl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Phenyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container 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%

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