Description

6,6'-Difluoro-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, fluorinated bipyridine derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms on the bipyridine scaffold, which significantly alters electronic properties and coordination behavior. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, particularly for developing novel ligands, catalysts, and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing complex drug molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors and other therapeutics.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated metal-organic catalysts and chelating ligands used in cross-coupling reactions and polymerization processes.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging the bioactivity-modifying effects of the fluorine substituents.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, electroactive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic and optoelectronic applications.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a versatile bidentate ligand for transition metals, forming complexes with applications in catalysis, sensing, and photophysics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D exploring structure-activity relationships and new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6'-Difluoro-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	616225-38-8
Molecular Formula	C10H6F2N2
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-difluoro-; 6,6'-Difluoro-2,2'-bipyridyl; 6,6'-Difluorobipyridine; 6,6'-Difluoro-[2,2']bipyridinyl; 6,6'-Difluoro-2,2'-dipyridyl; Difluorobipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,6'-Difluoro-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.