Description

4,4'-Bipyridine, 1-Oxide is a versatile heterocyclic compound and a key derivative of bipyridine, featuring a nitrogen-oxide functional group. This structural feature makes it a valuable ligand precursor and building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare complex ligands for transition metal catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional coordination polymers.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in research for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Investigated for use in creating advanced corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a reagent or standard in various analytical methods and sensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bipyridine, 1-Oxide
CAS No.	39182-30-4
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Oxido-4,4'-bipyridin-1-ium; 4,4'-Bipyridine N-Oxide; 4-Pyridylpyridine 1-Oxide; 4,4'-Dipyridyl N-Oxide; 1,1'-Dioxide-4,4'-bipyridine (related); Bipyridine N-Oxide; 4-(4-Pyridyl)pyridine 1-Oxide; 4,4'-Bipyridyl-1-oxide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-Bipyridine, 1-Oxide is subjected to rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency, purity, and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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