Description

[2,2'-Bipyridine]-6-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound serving as a critical building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to coordinate with transition metals, forming complexes essential for catalysis and materials science. This product is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metal-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used to create sophisticated transition metal catalysts for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other organic transformations requiring high selectivity.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), luminescent materials, and electrochemically active polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating new generation crop protection agents with enhanced efficacy.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a chelating agent in spectroscopic analysis and sensor development for metal ion detection.
• Coordination Chemistry Studies: A fundamental ligand for academic and industrial research into the properties and applications of novel metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2,2'-Bipyridine]-6-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	4392-85-2
Molecular Formula	C12H8N3
Molecular Weight	194.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Cyano-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-2,2'-dipyridyl; 2,2'-Dipyridyl-6-carbonitrile; 6-CN-bpy; 6-Cyanobipyridine; Bipyridine-6-carbonitrile; 6-Cyano-2,2'-bipyridyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [2,2'-Bipyridine]-6-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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