Description

6-Iodo-4-Methoxy-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique halogenated and methoxylated structure, which makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex ligands and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in catalysis and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and antiviral research.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Component in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or tagging reagent due to the reactivity of the iodine moiety.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research chemical for exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Iodo-4-Methoxy-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	205052-94-4
Molecular Formula	C11H9IN2O
Molecular Weight	312.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-6-iodo-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 6-iodo-4-methoxy-; 6-Iodo-4-methoxy-2,2'-bipyridyl; 4-Methoxy-6-iodobipyridine; Iodo-methoxy bipyridine; 205052-94-4 (CAS); 6-I-4-MeO-bpy
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Iodo-4-Methoxy-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality system supports the needs of research and development as well as scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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