Description

5,5'-Di-2-Thienyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and ligand in advanced materials science. Its unique conjugated structure, featuring bipyridine and thiophene units, makes it invaluable for applications requiring precise electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and coordination chemistry who require reliable, high-quality materials for innovation and production.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as an electron-transport material or as a core structure for emissive layer hosts and dopants.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Functions as a key component in sensitizer dyes to improve light absorption and electron injection efficiency.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pt) in the synthesis of photoluminescent complexes and catalysts.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Employed in the development of novel donor-acceptor polymers and small molecules for bulk heterojunction solar cells.
• Chemical Sensors: Utilized in the design of fluorophores and chemosensors for the detection of metal ions or specific analytes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental research chemical for exploring new materials in supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'-Di-2-Thienyl-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	182631-76-1
Molecular Formula	C18H12N2S2
Molecular Weight	320.43 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Bis(2-thienyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 5,5'-Di(thiophen-2-yl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 5,5'-bis(2-thienyl)-; 5,5'-Dithien-2-yl-2,2'-bipyridine; DTB; 5,5'-Di-2-thienyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; 5,5'-Di(2-thienyl)-2,2'-bipyridyl
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5,5'-Di-2-Thienyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to meet the stringent requirements of advanced materials research. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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