Description

1,1'-Bis(3,5-Dicarboxyphenyl)-4,4'-Bipyridinium Chloride is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridinium salt with a distinctive molecular architecture. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and coordination polymers, particularly Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, catalysis, and electrochemistry who require precise, high-quality chemical precursors for developing next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker or strut for constructing porous coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Electroactive Materials: Used in the development of redox-active films, sensors, and components for electrochemical devices due to the viologen-like (bipyridinium) core.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a ligand or precursor for creating heterogeneous catalysts with specific surface areas and active sites.
• Photocatalysis & Photochemistry: Investigated for applications in light-driven chemical processes and the design of photo-responsive materials.
• Gas Storage & Separation: A precursor for MOFs targeted at applications in hydrogen storage, carbon capture, and selective gas separation.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized in the fabrication of sensitive layers for detecting specific analytes based on host-guest interactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental research in supramolecular chemistry and materials engineering.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Bis(3,5-Dicarboxyphenyl)-4,4'-Bipyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	1178525-92-2
Molecular Formula	C32H20Cl2N2O8
Molecular Weight	655.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Bis(3,5-dicarboxyphenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]-1,1'-diium dichloride; 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-bis(3,5-dicarboxyphenyl)-, chloride (1:2); Tetracarboxy-functionalized viologen dichloride; BPDC-Bipyridinium dichloride linker; 1,1'-Bis(3,5-dicarboxylatophenyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride (precursor form); Viologen tetracarboxylic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Bis(3,5-Dicarboxyphenyl)-4,4'-Bipyridinium Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced materials research. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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