Description

6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl is a high-purity, substituted bipyridine derivative that serves as a versatile chemical building block and ligand. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable precursor and chelating agent in advanced material synthesis and catalysis. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for coupling reactions and polymerization processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying coordination chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or a complexing agent in spectroscopic analysis and sensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl
CAS No.	4411-80-7
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-dimethyl-; 6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 6,6'-Dimethylbipyridine-2,2'; 2,2'-Bipyridyl, 6,6'-dimethyl-; 6,6'-Dimethyl-[2,2']bipyridinyl; Ligand 6,6'-Me2bpy; 6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dipyridyl; 6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridyl
EINECS	224-562-7

Quality Control

Our 6,6'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.