Description

4,4'-Dipyridyl Dihydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of 4,4'-bipyridine, widely recognized for its role as a versatile building block and ligand in coordination chemistry. Its dihydrochloride form offers enhanced stability and solubility for precise formulation in advanced research and development. This compound is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, particularly for synthesizing complex molecules and creating functional metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting neurological and cardiovascular systems.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a crucial bridging ligand for constructing homogeneous catalysts and transition metal complexes used in organic transformations.
• Materials Science Research: Fundamental component for developing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and supramolecular assemblies with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research for creating new herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive pyridyl structure.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and chemical sensing applications.
• Electrochemical Studies: Investigated for use in redox-active materials and components for energy storage devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dipyridyl Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	27926-72-3
Molecular Formula	C10H10Cl2N2 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 233.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bipyridinium Dihydrochloride; 4,4'-Bipyridine Dihydrochloride; γ,γ'-Dipyridyl Dihydrochloride; 1,1'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl Dihydrochloride; 4,4'-Dipyridyl Hydrochloride; Bipyridinium Dihydrochloride; 4,4'-Bipyridine, Dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dipyridyl Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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