Description

3,3'-Bipyridine-5,5'-Dicarbonitrile is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a bipyridine core functionalized with two cyano groups. This molecular structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block for advanced materials and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a core structure for developing new herbicides and pesticides with specific modes of action.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and sensors due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to design and synthesize molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme inhibition.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Bipyridine-5,5'-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	1226808-65-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₆N₄
Molecular Weight	206.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Dicyano-3,3'-bipyridine; 3,3'-Bipyridine-5,5'-dicarbonitrile; 5,5'-Bipyridinedicarbonitrile, 3,3'-; [5,5'-Bipyridine]-3,3'-dicarbonitrile; 3,3'-Dicyanobipyridine; Bipyridine-3,3'-dicarbonitrile; 5-Cyano-3-(5-cyanopyridin-3-yl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3'-Bipyridine-5,5'-Dicarbonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and development needs.

Storage

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

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.