Description

4,4'-(2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-Phenylene)Dipyridine is a high-purity organic building block and ligand of significant interest in advanced materials science and pharmaceutical research. Its unique conjugated structure, featuring a central dimethoxyphenylene core flanked by two pyridine rings, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fields of organic electronics, catalysis, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a key monomer or dopant in the development of conductive polymers, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic cells.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile bidentate ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pd), forming complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and photoredox catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, conjugated backbones.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Employed as an organic linker to construct porous MOF materials for gas storage, separation, and sensing applications.
• Chemical Sensing: Its structure can be functionalized to create selective fluorescent or colorimetric sensors for metal ions or small molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental research in supramolecular chemistry and new material discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-(2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-Phenylene)Dipyridine
CAS No.	1415393-43-9
Molecular Formula	C18H16N2O2
Molecular Weight	292.33 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis(4-pyridyl)-2,5-dimethoxybenzene; 2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-di-4-pyridinylbenzene; 4,4'-(2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-phenylene)dipyridine; 2,5-Dimethoxytetrapyridine; DMPDP; (2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-phenylene)bis(4-pyridine)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-(2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-Phenylene)Dipyridine undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive R&D and production applications. Our quality protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light must be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

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.