Description

5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2,4'-Bipyridine is a specialized bipyridine derivative featuring a chlorophenyl substituent, serving as a key heterocyclic building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile ligand precursor and organic intermediate, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in catalysis, drug discovery, and functional material design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), conductive polymers, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Provides a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2,4'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	1186529-99-6
Molecular Formula	C16H11ClN2
Molecular Weight	266.73 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4'-Bipyridine, 5-(4-chlorophenyl)-; 5-(p-Chlorophenyl)-2,4'-bipyridine; 5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2,4'-dipyridyl; 4-Chlorophenyl-2,4'-bipyridine; 2-(4-Pyridinyl)-5-(4-chlorophenyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2,4'-Bipyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

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