Description

4,4'-Dihydroxy-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity organic compound that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique bipyridine core with hydroxyl substituents makes it an essential ligand and precursor for creating complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Ru, Ir, Pd) in homogeneous catalysis and photoredox catalysis.
• Materials Science Research: Building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and supramolecular assemblies with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of new generation herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a complexing agent in spectrophotometric analysis and sensor development.
• Electrochemical Studies: Component in the development of redox-active materials for batteries and electrochromic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dihydroxy-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	90770-88-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diol; 4,4'-Dihydroxy-2,2'-dipyridyl; 4,4'-Bipyridinediol; DHBP; 4,4'-Bis(hydroxy)-2,2'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Dihydroxyl-2,2'-bipyridyl; 4,4'-Dihydroxybipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dihydroxy-2,2'-Bipyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. 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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.