Description

4,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, substituted bipyridine ligand with significant utility in coordination chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing sophisticated metal-organic complexes and catalysts, offering tailored steric and electronic properties. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from catalysis to the development of luminescent materials.

Application

• As a key chelating ligand in the synthesis of transition metal catalysts for organic transformations.
• In the development of photocatalysts and photoactive materials for energy conversion and light-emitting devices.
• For the preparation of ruthenium(II) polypyridine complexes, which are widely studied in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and photochemical research.
• As a building block in supramolecular chemistry and the construction of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with specific functional properties.
• In pharmaceutical research for creating metal-based therapeutic agents or diagnostic probes.
• As a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	398136-83-9
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,5'-dimethyl-; 4,5'-Dimethyl-[2,2']bipyridinyl; 4,5'-Dimethylbipyridine-2,2'; 4,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4,5'-DMBPY; 4,5'-DMBP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.