Description

4-(2-Thienyl)-2,2‘-Bipyridine is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key ligand and building block in advanced materials chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to coordinate with various metal centers, forming complexes with unique photophysical and electrochemical properties. This makes it a critical material for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and catalysis. Industries focused on developing next-generation light-emitting devices and sensors are primary users of this high-purity intermediate.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: As a key ligand for phosphorescent emitters, particularly in red and near-infrared devices.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Used in the synthesis of novel sensitizer dyes to improve light-harvesting efficiency.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a chelating ligand for transition metal catalysts in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Luminescent Sensors and Probes: A building block for creating metal-ion selective fluorescent sensors for analytical and biological applications.
• Coordination Chemistry & Material Science: Fundamental research into novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and supramolecular assemblies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules with biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Thienyl)-2,2‘-Bipyridine
CAS No.	210363-85-2
Molecular Formula	C14H10N2S
Molecular Weight	238.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Thiophen-2-yl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4-(2-thienyl)-; 4-(2-Thienyl)-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4-(Thiophen-2-yl)-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4-(2-Thienyl)-2,2'-Bipyridyl; 4-(2-Thienyl)-2,2'-Bipy; TBPY; Ligand for OLED
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Thienyl)-2,2‘-Bipyridine adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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