Description

[3,3'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-Dicarboxylicacid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block featuring two carboxylic acid groups on a rigid bipyridine core. This compound matters for its unique chelating and coordinating properties, making it a critical precursor for synthesizing advanced metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and functional ligands. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, catalysis, and pharmaceutical chemistry for developing novel sensors, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous MOFs with potential applications in gas storage, separation, and heterogeneous catalysis.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals, enabling the creation of novel catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring bipyridine-based structures for biological activity.
• Functional Material Development: A key precursor for developing electroactive polymers, luminescent materials, and chemical sensors due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Surface Modification & Nanotechnology: Can be used to functionalize surfaces or nanoparticles via its carboxylic acid groups, imparting specific chemical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[3,3'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-Dicarboxylicacid
CAS No.	856796-87-7
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	244.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Dicarboxy-3,3'-bipyridine; 3,3'-Bipyridine-5,5'-dicarboxylic acid; 5,5'-Bipyridinedicarboxylic acid; 5,5'-Dicarboxy-[3,3']bipyridinyl; 5,5'-(3,3'-Bipyridine)dicarboxylic acid; 5,5'-(Bipyridine-3,3'-diyl)dicarboxylic acid; 3,3'-Bipyridyl-5,5'-dicarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our [3,3'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-Dicarboxylicacid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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