Description

2,2'-Bipyridine-5-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized bipyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its aldehyde functional group, which provides a reactive handle for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in coordination chemistry and materials science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop catalysts, ligands for metal complexes, and organic electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated polydentate ligands for transition metal catalysis and photoredox catalysis.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials.
• Coordination Chemistry: Fundamental for preparing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and functional coordination polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a derivatization agent or a core structure for fluorescent probes and sensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Bipyridine-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	179873-48-4
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O
Molecular Weight	184.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 2,2'-bipyridinyl-5'-yl-; [2,2'-Bipyridine]-5-carbaldehyde; 5-(2-Pyridinyl)-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 5'-Formyl-2,2'-bipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Bipyridine-5-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.