Description

4-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a versatile brominated bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional nature, combining a reactive bromomethyl group with the coordinating properties of a bipyridine ligand. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare functionalized bipyridine ligands for transition metal catalysis, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science: Building block for creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored electronic or photophysical properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for bioconjugation and labeling applications, attaching probes or tags to biomolecules via the reactive bromomethyl handle.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing functional polymers and dendrimers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	219944-94-2
Molecular Formula	C11H9BrN2
Molecular Weight	249.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4-(bromomethyl)-; 4-Bromomethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; (2,2'-Bipyridin-4-yl)methyl bromide; 4-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4-Bromomethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4-(Bromomethyl)-[2,2']bipyridinyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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