Description

[3,4'-Bipyridine]-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, combining a rigid bipyridine core with a versatile carboxylic acid group, enabling precise molecular design and complexation. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing catalysts, ligands, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides and pesticides with improved selectivity and efficacy.
• Materials Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and luminescent materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a derivatization agent or a standard for method development in chromatographic analysis.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a molecular probe or a linker for bioconjugation in proteomics and diagnostic assay development.

Basic Information

Product Name	[3,4'-Bipyridine]-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1214363-66-2
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	200.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-3,4'-bipyridine; 3,4'-Bipyridine-6-carboxylic acid; 6-(4-Pyridinyl)nicotinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-(4-pyridinyl)-; 6-(Pyridin-4-yl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 4-Pyridin-3-yl-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; (3,4'-Bipyridinyl)-6-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our [3,4'-Bipyridine]-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

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