Description

Boronic Acid, [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-Diylbis- is a high-purity, bifunctional organic building block featuring both boronic acid and bipyridine coordination sites. This compound matters for its critical role as a versatile ligand and precursor in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fields of organic electronics, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and as a key intermediate in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions for drug discovery.

Application

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a bifunctional boronic acid reagent for constructing complex biaryl structures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Serves as a functional organic linker for constructing novel porous coordination polymers with tailored properties for gas storage or catalysis.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Catalysis & Ligand Design: Functions as a chelating ligand for transition metals, enabling the development of new catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis.
• Sensor Development: Employed in the fabrication of chemical sensors and probes due to its binding affinity with diols and metals.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, electrodes) via its boronic acid group for specific recognition or immobilization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boronic Acid, [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-Diylbis-
CAS No.	159614-36-5
Molecular Formula	C16H12B2N2O4
Molecular Weight	325.90 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bis(boronic acid)-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Diborono-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyldiboronic acid; [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-diylbis(boronic acid); 4,4'-(Bipyridine-2,2'-diyl)diboronic acid; 4,4'-Bisboronic Acid Bipyridine; Bpy-BA; 4,4'-B2Bpy
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Quality Control

Our Boronic Acid, [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-Diylbis- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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