Description

5,5'-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a versatile and highly functionalized bipyridine derivative, serving as a critical bifunctional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual bromomethyl groups, which provide reactive handles for further elaboration, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and ligand synthesis for catalysis, where precise molecular assembly is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, chelating frameworks.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to construct sophisticated polydentate ligands for transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced materials.
• Chemical Linker: Employed to tether functional groups or molecules in supramolecular chemistry and sensor development.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in organic and organometallic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	92642-09-6
Molecular Formula	C12H10Br2N2
Molecular Weight	342.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 2,2'-Bipyridine-5,5'-bis(bromomethyl); 5,5'-Dibromomethyl-2,2'-bipyridine; 5,5'-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,2'-dipyridyl; 5,5'-(Dibromomethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine; 5,5'-Bromomethylbipyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,5'-Bis(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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