Description

4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro- is a highly fluorinated derivative of the classic 4,4'-bipyridine ligand, distinguished by its unique electronic and steric properties conferred by the perfluorinated aromatic rings. This compound is a critical building block for advanced materials and coordination chemistry, offering enhanced stability and distinct reactivity compared to its non-fluorinated counterpart. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, catalysis, and supramolecular chemistry for developing novel functional materials.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a rigid, electron-deficient bridging ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and discrete complexes with transition metals.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Used as a key precursor or dopant in the development of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Catalysis: Acts as a ligand in catalytic systems, where its fluorinated structure can influence catalyst activity and selectivity in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the design of host-guest complexes and self-assembled structures due to its defined geometry and potential for π-π stacking interactions.
• Fluorinated Material Development: A fundamental monomer for synthesizing fluorinated polymers and advanced materials with specific chemical resistance, thermal stability, or surface properties.
• Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in research for creating novel fluorinated bioactive molecules, leveraging the metabolic stability often imparted by fluorine atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-
CAS No.	3511-91-9
Molecular Formula	C10H2F8N2
Molecular Weight	302.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Octafluoro-4,4'-bipyridine; 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro-4,4'-bipyridyl; 4,4'-Bipyridine, octafluoro-; Perfluoro-4,4'-bipyridine; 4,4'-(Octafluoro-[1,1'-bipyridine]-2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-diyl)dipyridine (alternate); F8BIPY; 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluorobipyridine-4,4'-diyl
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Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Bipyridine, 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-Octafluoro- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development as well as pre-commercial scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.