Description

4,4'-(2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-Phenylene)Dipyridine is a specialized organic compound belonging to the bipyridine family, characterized by its rigid, conjugated structure. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, where precise molecular architecture dictates performance. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the organic electronics, ligand synthesis, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel functional materials and catalysts.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a key building block or electron-transport material in the development of next-generation display and lighting technologies.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile bidentate ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and homogeneous catalysts for various synthetic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents requiring specific bipyridine motifs.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into conjugated polymers and advanced organic materials to tune electronic properties, thermal stability, and mechanical strength.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers exploring new chemical entities in supramolecular chemistry and photophysics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-(2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-Phenylene)Dipyridine
CAS No.	2098338-15-7
Molecular Formula	C20H18N2
Molecular Weight	286.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-bis(4-pyridyl)benzene; 1,4-Bis(4-pyridyl)-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-di(4-pyridinyl)benzene; 4,4'-(2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-phenylene)dipyridine; p-Xylylene-2,5-bis(4-pyridine); DMPDP; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-(2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-Phenylene)Dipyridine is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain optimal purity and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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