Description

3,3'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a functionalized bipyridine derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring two hydroxymethyl groups on a rigid bipyridine core, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex ligands and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Ligand Synthesis: A key precursor for synthesizing sophisticated chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science: Used in the development of functional polymers, conductive materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas storage and separation.
• Coordination Chemistry: Employed to create novel transition metal complexes for applications in catalysis, sensing, and photophysics.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Analytical Reagents: Can be functionalized to create selective reagents or probes for metal ion detection and analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	71353-94-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine-3,3'-dimethanol; 3,3'-Dihydroxymethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 3,3'-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 3,3'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-[2,2']bipyridinyl; 3,3'-Bipyridinedimethanol; 3,3'-(2,2'-Bipyridine)dimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and development as well as scale-up production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccant.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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