Description

3,3'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-Dimethyl- is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative. This compound is valued as a versatile ligand precursor and organic building block in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel catalysts and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for metal-complexing drugs.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated nitrogen-donor ligands for transition metal catalysis in fine chemical and polymer production.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for creating new crop protection agents with specific modes of action.
• Materials Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic and sensing applications.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and complex molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	85484-42-0
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2
Molecular Weight	184.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6,6'-Dimethyl-3,3'-bipyridine; 3,3'-Dimethyl-6,6'-bipyridine; 6,6'-Dimethyl-[3,3']bipyridinyl; 3,3'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-dimethyl-; 6,6'-Dimethyl-3,3'-dipyridyl; 2,2'-Dimethyl-5,5'-bipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3'-Bipyridine, 6,6'-Dimethyl- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials.

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.