Description

4,4’-Difluoro-2,2’-Bipyridine is a high-purity, fluorinated bipyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile ligand and precursor in the development of novel materials and pharmaceuticals, offering enhanced electronic and binding properties due to its fluorine substituents. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used in transition metal catalysis, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions, due to its strong chelating ability.
• Material Science: Building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and luminescent materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Coordination Chemistry: Essential ligand for creating novel metal complexes with tailored redox and photophysical properties.
• Organic Electronics: Component in the synthesis of electron-transport materials for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4’-Difluoro-2,2’-Bipyridine
CAS No.	1189458-67-0
Molecular Formula	C10H6F2N2
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Difluoro-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,4'-difluoro-; 4,4'-Difluoro-[2,2']bipyridinyl; 4,4'-Difluoro-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4,4'-F2-bpy; 4,4'-Difluorobipyridine; 4,4'-Difluoro-2,2'-bipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4’-Difluoro-2,2’-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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%

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