Description

4-Fluoro-2,4'-Bipyridine is a high-value, fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical scaffold in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and other targeted therapy research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the bipyridine core and fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for constructing sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) or conductive polymers, due to its electron-accepting and coordinating properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2,4'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	1214378-19-4
Molecular Formula	C10H7FN2
Molecular Weight	174.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Pyridinyl)-4-fluoropyridine; 4-Fluoro-2,4'-dipyridyl; 4'-Fluoro-2,4-bipyridine; 4-Fluoro-2,4-bipyridyl; 2-(4-Pyridyl)-4-fluoropyridine; 4-Fluoro-2-(4-pyridinyl)pyridine; Bipyridine, 4-fluoro-2,4'-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2,4'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline 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.