Description

6,6′-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2′-Bipyridine is a versatile bifunctional organic building block featuring hydroxymethyl groups on a bipyridine scaffold. This compound matters for its dual functionality, serving as a key precursor for synthesizing complex ligands, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, catalysis, and materials science, where it enables the development of advanced functional materials and catalytic systems.

Application

• Ligand Synthesis: A crucial precursor for creating sophisticated chelating and bridging ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and photochemical applications.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Serves as a functional organic linker to construct porous MOFs with tailored properties for gas storage, separation, and sensing.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of functional polymers and dendrimers, incorporating metal-binding sites for advanced material properties.
• Coordination Complexes: Essential for preparing transition metal complexes with applications in catalysis, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Surface Modification: Facilitates the functionalization of nanoparticles and solid surfaces to create hybrid materials for catalysis and nanotechnology.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research.
• Sensor Development: Acts as a building block for luminescent or electrochemical sensors due to its metal-binding bipyridine core.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,6′-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2′-Bipyridine
CAS No.	74065-63-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-dimethanol; 6,6'-Dihydroxymethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 6,6'-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-dipyridyl; 6,6'-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; Bipyridine-6,6'-dimethanol; 6,6'-Bipyridinedimethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,6′-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-2,2′-Bipyridine undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your projects. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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%

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