Description

4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-Bis[(4-Carboxyphenyl)Methyl]-, Chloride (1:2) is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridinium salt with significant potential in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. Its molecular structure, featuring two carboxylic acid groups, makes it a versatile building block for creating complex supramolecular assemblies and functional polymers. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and material scientists working in areas such as organic electronics, sensor development, and as a precursor for novel catalysts or drug delivery systems.

Application

• Supramolecular Chemistry & Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Serves as a key organic linker or strut due to its rigid bipyridinium core and carboxylate termini, enabling the construction of porous materials for gas storage, separation, or catalysis.
• Functional Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific electronic, optical, or mechanical properties.
• Electroactive Materials: Used in the development of components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), electrochromic devices, or molecular switches, leveraging the redox-active viologen-like character of the bipyridinium unit.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring a charged, functionalized aromatic scaffold.
• Sensor Development: Utilized as a recognition element or signaling component in chemical and biological sensors, where its structural and electronic properties can be tuned for specific analyte detection.
• Catalysis Research: Functions as a ligand precursor for constructing transition metal complexes used in homogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-Bis[(4-Carboxyphenyl)Methyl]-, Chloride (1:2)
CAS No.	866113-94-2
Molecular Formula	C26H22Cl2N2O4
Molecular Weight	497.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Bis(4-carboxybenzyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]-1,1'-diium dichloride; 1,1'-Bis(p-carboxybenzyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride; N,N'-Bis(4-carboxybenzyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride; 4,4'-Bipyridyl-1,1'-diium, 1,1'-bis(4-carboxybenzyl)-, dichloride; Viologen dicarboxylic acid derivative; BCMV dichloride (abbrev.); Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-Bis[(4-Carboxyphenyl)Methyl]-, Chloride (1:2) is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with stringent in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your critical R&D work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect purity and stability. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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