Description

1,2-Bis(4-Pyridyl)Ethane is a versatile organic compound featuring a central ethane bridge connecting two 4-pyridyl rings, making it a valuable bidentate ligand and building block in coordination chemistry and materials science. Its rigid, linear structure is crucial for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and supramolecular assemblies with specific pore geometries and functionalities. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in advanced material development, pharmaceutical synthesis, and catalysis.

Application

• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental bidentate bridging ligand for synthesizing novel coordination complexes with transition metals.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): A key organic linker for constructing porous MOF materials with applications in gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Acts as a building block for creating self-assembled structures, molecular cages, and host-guest complexes.
• Catalyst Design: Incorporated into ligand systems for homogeneous catalysis to tune metal center activity and selectivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of functional polymers and advanced materials.
• Analytical & Sensor Chemistry: Employed in the development of chemical sensors and diagnostic agents due to its metal-binding properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental research in inorganic and organic chemistry across global laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(4-Pyridyl)Ethane
CAS No.	4916-57-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Di(4-pyridyl)ethane; 4,4'-Ethylenedipyridine; 1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane; DPE; 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine (incorrect but common misnomer); Bipyridine ethane; Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane; p,p'-Ethylenedipyridine
EINECS	225-537-5

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(4-Pyridyl)Ethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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.