Description

1,1''-Dipropyl-[4,4''-Bipyridine]-1,1''-Diium Bromide is a high-purity, synthetic organic salt belonging to the bipyridinium family, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and catalyst component. Its value lies in its unique cationic structure, which imparts specific electrochemical and photophysical properties critical for advanced material synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochromic devices, organic electronics, and as a precursor for viologen derivatives used in energy storage and smart material applications.

Application

• Electrochromic Materials: A key component in the synthesis of viologens for smart windows, mirrors, and displays.
• Organic Electronics: Used as a dopant or charge-transport material in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors.
• Catalysis: Serves as a precursor or co-catalyst in photoredox and organic synthesis reactions.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use in the development of next-generation redox flow batteries and supercapacitors.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in electrochemical sensing and detection methods.
• Polymer Science: Incorporated into polymeric matrices to create functional materials with tunable properties.
• Photocatalysis: Acts as an electron mediator or photosensitizer in light-driven chemical transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for exploring new cationic organic compounds and their applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,1''-Dipropyl-[4,4''-Bipyridine]-1,1''-Diium Bromide
CAS No.	52243-87-5
Molecular Formula	C16H22Br2N2
Molecular Weight	402.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Dipropyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dibromide; Dipropyl viologen dibromide; N,N'-Dipropyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dibromide; Propyl viologen; 1,1'-Dipropyl-[4,4'-bipyridine]-1,1'-diium dibromide; C3V; Diquat dibromide derivative (propyl-substituted)
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Quality Control

Our 1,1''-Dipropyl-[4,4''-Bipyridine]-1,1''-Diium Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, NMR for structural confirmation, and Karl Fischer titration for moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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