Description

4,4'-Di-tert-Butyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl is a high-purity, substituted bipyridine ligand with significant utility in coordination chemistry and catalysis. Its sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable component for constructing robust metal complexes, particularly for applications requiring high stability and specific electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced material science, pharmaceutical synthesis, and specialty chemical catalysis.

Application

• As a key ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• In the synthesis of photoactive materials and dyes for optoelectronic devices.
• As a building block for supramolecular chemistry and the construction of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• For the preparation of ruthenium-based complexes used in photoredox catalysis and solar energy research.
• In academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic systems and functional materials.
• As a chelating agent in analytical chemistry and sensor development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Di-tert-Butyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl
CAS No.	72914-19-3
Molecular Formula	C18H24N2
Molecular Weight	268.40 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,4'-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 4,4'-Di-tert-butylbipyridine; dtbpy; 4,4'-DTB Bipyridine; 4,4'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-dipyridyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Di-tert-Butyl-2,2'-Dipyridyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.