Description

2,4'-Dipyridyl is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound with the CAS registry number 581-47-5. This chemical serves as a crucial building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand: Used as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for various organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or building block for creating functional polymers, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent or standard in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: A component in formulations for developing specialized corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4'-Dipyridyl
CAS No.	581-47-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2
Molecular Weight	156.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4'-Bipyridine; 2-(Pyridin-4-yl)pyridine; 4-(2-Pyridyl)pyridine; 2,4'-Bipyridyl; 2,4'-Dipyridyl; α,γ-Bipyridine; 2-Pyridin-4-ylpyridine; 4-Pyridin-2-ylpyridine
EINECS	209-464-1

Quality Control

Our 2,4'-Dipyridyl is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and industrial applications.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	61 - 65 °C
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.