Description

3,3'-Bipyridinyl-5,5'-Dicarbaldehyde is a high-purity, bifunctional organic building block featuring two aldehyde groups on a symmetrical bipyridine core. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex ligands, coordination polymers, and functional organic materials due to its rigid, chelating structure and reactive formyl groups. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable source of this specialized intermediate for developing novel compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or oncological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis, metal extraction, and the development of diagnostic imaging agents.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Acts as a crucial organic linker for constructing porous MOFs with applications in gas storage, separation, and sensing.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Functional Materials: A building block for conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and luminescent materials.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in polymer chemistry to introduce rigidity and specific functionality into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Bipyridinyl-5,5'-Dicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	311811-95-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	212.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Bipyridine-3,3'-dicarboxaldehyde; 3,3'-Bipyridine-5,5'-dicarbaldehyde; 5,5'-Dicarbaldehyde-3,3'-bipyridine; [3,3'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-dicarboxaldehyde; 3,3'-Diformyl-5,5'-bipyridine; 5,5'-Bis(formyl)-3,3'-bipyridine; BPDCA (common abbreviation); Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Bipyridinyl-5,5'-Dicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.