Description

2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-Dicarbaldehyde is a high-purity, bifunctional organic building block featuring two aldehyde groups on a rigid bipyridine core. This compound matters as a key precursor for synthesizing sophisticated ligands, coordination polymers, and functional materials due to its chelating ability and reactive aldehyde termini. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, catalysis, and supramolecular chemistry who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex syntheses.

Application

• Ligand Synthesis: A versatile precursor for creating polydentate chelating ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Functional Materials: Used in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and other porous materials for gas storage or separation.
• Sensor Development: Incorporated into molecular probes and chemosensors for the selective detection of metal ions or small molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the synthesis of functional polymers with specific metal-binding properties.
• Electrochemistry: Employed in the design of redox-active complexes for electrocatalysis and energy conversion applications.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize surfaces with bipyridine groups for creating advanced coatings or immobilized catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-Dicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	49669-26-3
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	212.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6'-Diformyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-dicarboxaldehyde; 6,6'-Bipyridinedicarboxaldehyde; 2,2'-Bipyridyl-6,6'-dicarbaldehyde; 6,6'-Bis(formyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 6,6'-Aldehyde-2,2'-bipyridine; [2,2'-Bipyridine]-6,6'-dicarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-Dicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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