Description

2,2-Bipyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, combining the strong chelating properties of the bipyridine core with the versatile reactivity of a carboxylic acid group. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to create complex ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel metal-chelating agents and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and diagnostic imaging.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Used to construct sophisticated polydentate ligands for homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry & Material Science: Serves as a fundamental building block for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), luminescent complexes, and electroactive polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a derivatization agent or a component in chelating resins for the selective extraction and detection of metal ions.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators that require specific metal-binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Bipyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4392-87-4
Molecular Formula	C11H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	200.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-2,2'-Bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6-carboxylic acid; 6,6'-Dicarboxy-2,2'-bipyridine (Note: This is the 6,6'-isomer, a common related compound); 2,2'-Dipyridyl-6-carboxylic Acid; 6-(2-Pyridyl)picolinic Acid; Bipyridine-6-carboxylic Acid; 6-(Pyridin-2-yl)pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid; 2,2'-Bipyridyl-6-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Bipyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can 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	≤ 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.