Description

4,4'-Bis(1-Octylnonyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, specialty bipyridine derivative characterized by its long alkyl chain substituents. This compound is of significant interest for its role as a key ligand in the synthesis of advanced materials and coordination complexes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and catalysis, where its electronic and steric properties are leveraged to tune material performance.

Application

• Ligand for Transition Metal Complexes: Used in the preparation of catalysts for organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an electron-transport or host material in emissive layers.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as a component in sensitizers or redox mediators to improve efficiency.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Acts as a photosensitizer or ligand in visible-light-mediated chemical transformations.
• Material Science Research: A building block for constructing supramolecular architectures and liquid crystalline materials.
• Coordination Polymers/MOFs: Used as a bridging ligand to create novel metal-organic frameworks with tailored porosity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bis(1-Octylnonyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	258262-75-8
Molecular Formula	C44H76N2
Molecular Weight	633.1 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Di(1-octylnonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Bis(1-octylnonyl)-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,4'-bis(1-octylnonyl)-; C44-Bipyridine (long-chain derivative); 4,4'-Dialkyl-2,2'-bipyridine (C17 chain); Bpy-C17 (informal); 4,4'-Dioctylnonyl-2,2'-bipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-Bis(1-Octylnonyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen, as the compound is easily oxidized. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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