Description

Ethyl 6-Bromo-4'-Hexadecyl-2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Carboxylate is a specialized bipyridine derivative, a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its molecular structure, featuring a long alkyl chain and a bromo substituent, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex functional molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of coordination chemistry, supramolecular assembly, and the development of novel organic electronic materials.

Application

• Ligand Synthesis: A key precursor for synthesizing sophisticated ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination complexes.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and photovoltaic materials due to its conjugated bipyridine core.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Used in the construction of molecular cages, frameworks, and sensors where the bipyridine unit acts as a binding site.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring complex heterocyclic architectures.
• Surface Modification: The hexadecyl chain provides amphiphilic properties, useful for modifying surfaces and creating self-assembled monolayers (SAMs).
• Material Science Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel functional materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Bromo-4'-Hexadecyl-2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Carboxylate
CAS No.	857053-81-7
Molecular Formula	C29H41BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	529.55 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4'-hexadecyl-2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-bromo-4'-(hexadecyl)-[2,2'-bipyridine]-4-carboxylate; 4'-Hexadecyl-6-bromo-2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2,2'-Bipyridine, 6-bromo-4'-hexadecyl-, 4-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester; 4-Carbethoxy-6-bromo-4'-hexadecyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 6-Bromo-4'-cetyl-2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 4'-Palmityl-6-bromo-2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Bromo-4'-Hexadecyl-2,2'-Bipyridine-4-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
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.