Description

3-Hydroxy-4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl is a specialized bipyridine derivative that serves as a key organic intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized structure, which provides unique coordination and reactivity properties essential for developing high-performance materials and catalysts. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for applications ranging from catalyst design to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand: Acts as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for organic transformations, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of functional materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and electro-optical polymers.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and coordination chemistry.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be utilized as a standard or a derivatization agent in chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl
CAS No.	81998-07-4
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O
Molecular Weight	200.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,2'-bipyridyl; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 3-hydroxy-4,4'-dimethyl-; 3-Hydroxy-4,4'-dimethyl-[2,2']bipyridinyl; 3-Hydroxy-4,4'-dimethylbipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-Bipyridyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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