Description

Diisobutyl 2,2-Bipyridine-4,4-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to chelate metal ions, making it essential for creating catalysts and materials with specific electronic and photophysical properties. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, coordination chemistry, and pharmaceutical development, where precise molecular control is paramount.

Application

• Ligand for Catalysts: Used in the synthesis of transition metal complexes for homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a key building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed in the molecular design of sensitizers and redox mediators to improve light-harvesting efficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a sophisticated synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Coordination Polymers & MOFs: Functions as a versatile linker molecule in constructing metal-organic frameworks with tailored porosity and functionality.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a chelating agent in spectroscopic methods for metal ion detection and quantification.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart metal-binding sites or modify electronic properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new catalytic systems and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisobutyl 2,2-Bipyridine-4,4-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	1141011-53-1
Molecular Formula	C22H28N2O4
Molecular Weight	384.47 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Diisobutoxycarbonyl-2,2'-bipyridine; Diisobutyl 4,4'-dicarboxy-2,2'-bipyridine ester; 2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid diisobutyl ester; 4,4'-Bis(isobutoxycarbonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-(Diisobutyl carboxylate)-2,2'-bipyridine; Bipyridine-4,4-dicarboxylate diisobutyl ester; Diisobutyl bipyridine-4,4-dicarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diisobutyl 2,2-Bipyridine-4,4-Dicarboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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