Description

6-Methyl-2,3'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bipyridine structure, functionalized with a methyl group, makes it an essential ligand precursor and intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and coordination properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing catalysts, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring metal-complexing ligands or specific nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a foundational structure for developing sophisticated ligands used in homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in creating new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its bio-active scaffold.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent for transition metals, forming complexes for study in catalysis and photophysics.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Methyl-2,3'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	78210-78-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3'-Bipyridine, 6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-2,3'-dipyridyl; 2-(3-Pyridinyl)-6-methylpyridine; 3-(6-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)pyridine; 6-Methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)pyridine; 2-(3-Pyridyl)-6-picoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-2,3'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for research and development chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.