Description

4-Hydroxymethyl-4'-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl CAS NO 81998-04-1 is a functionalized bipyridine derivative, a versatile chemical building block prized for its ability to act as a chelating ligand and a precursor for more complex molecular architectures. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, which facilitates the creation of metal complexes and the synthesis of advanced materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, materials science, and catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing metal-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated ligands for transition metal catalysts employed in fine chemical and polymer synthesis.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional nanomaterials.
• Electrochemical Studies: Employed in the development of electroactive complexes for applications in sensors, energy conversion, and storage devices.
• Photochemical Applications: Utilized in the design of photosensitizers and light-harvesting complexes due to the bipyridine core's photophysical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a chelating agent in separation techniques and as a standard in chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxymethyl-4'-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl
CAS No.	81998-04-1
Molecular Formula	C13H14N2O
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 4-Methyl-4'-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-bipyridyl; 4'-Methyl-4-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-4'-methyl-; (4'-Methyl-[2,2'-bipyridin]-4-yl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxymethyl-4'-Methyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.