Description

6-(1H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a key building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular architecture, combining bipyridine and tetrazole moieties, provides excellent chelating properties and π-conjugation, making it highly valuable for creating functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing catalysts, sensors, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring metal complexation or acting as enzyme inhibitors.
• Catalyst Ligand: Serves as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis for organic transformations, including cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science Research: A precursor for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and luminescent materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed in the development of chemical sensors and probes for metal ion detection.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in creating new generation herbicides and pesticides with specific mode-of-action targets.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile scaffold for exploring new chemical entities in medicinal and synthetic chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(1H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	866117-17-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₀N₆
Molecular Weight	274.28 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(6-(2,2'-Bipyridinyl))-1H-tetrazole; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6-tetrazole; 6-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 6-(2,2'-Bipyridyl)-1H-tetrazole; 6-Tetrazolyl-2,2'-bipyridine; BPT; 5-(2,2'-Bipyridin-6-yl)-1H-tetrazole; 6-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)-[2,2']bipyridinyl
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-(1H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-2,2'-Bipyridine adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and commercial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.