Description

N,N'-Difluoro-2,2'-Bipyridinium Bis(Tetrafluoroborate) is a specialized fluorinated bipyridinium salt, a key reagent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique structure, featuring a difluorobipyridinium core, makes it an essential precursor for synthesizing high-value fluorinated compounds and functional materials. This product is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise fluorination and the development of novel ionic materials. The compound is supplied with CAS number 178439-26-4.

Application

• Electrochemical Reagent: Serves as a key component or precursor in the development of novel electrolytes and redox-active materials for batteries and supercapacitors.
• Fluorination Agent: Acts as a source of electrophilic fluorine or as a building block for the synthesis of complex fluorinated organic molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Used to prepare fluorinated bipyridine ligands for transition metal catalysis, enhancing catalyst stability and activity.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Employed in the development of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Functions as a starting material for creating task-specific ionic liquids with unique solvation and electrochemical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce fluorinated cationic moieties into polymers, altering their solubility, conductivity, and surface properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	N,N'-Difluoro-2,2'-Bipyridinium Bis(Tetrafluoroborate)
CAS No.	178439-26-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8B2F10N2
Molecular Weight	339.80 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Difluoro-2,2'-bipyridin-1,1'-diium bis(tetrafluoroborate); Difluorobipyridinium Bis(BF4); N,N'-Difluoro-2,2'-bipyridyl-1,1'-diium bis(tetrafluoroborate); 2,2'-Bipyridine, 1,1'-difluoro-, bis(tetrafluoroborate) (1:2); Fluorinated Bipyridinium Salt; Bipyridinium Fluoroborate Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of N,N'-Difluoro-2,2'-Bipyridinium Bis(Tetrafluoroborate) is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each lot upon request, confirming compliance with your specified requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and may require storage under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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