Description

[4,4'-Bipyridine]-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block featuring a rigid bipyridine core with two carboxylic acid groups. This compound matters for its unique chelating and coordinating properties, making it a critical precursor for synthesizing advanced metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and functional materials. It is needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, gas storage, chemical sensing, and pharmaceutical intermediate development.

Application

• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a versatile organic linker for constructing porous coordination polymers with tailored pore sizes and functionalities.
• Catalyst Ligand Design: Used to create novel chelating ligands for homogeneous catalysis, including cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.
• Chemical Sensor Development: A key component in the fabrication of luminescent or electrochemical sensors for detecting metal ions or small molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a sophisticated building block in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the self-assembly of discrete molecular cages and complex supramolecular architectures.
• Functional Material Precursor: Used to develop advanced polymers and coatings with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[4,4'-Bipyridine]-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	937615-43-5
Molecular Formula	C12H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	244.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(4-pyridyl)pyridine-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid; 2,6-Dicarboxy-4,4'-bipyridine; 4,4'-Bipyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid; 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 4,4'-bipyridyl- derivative; BPDCA; 2,2'-Bipyridine-6,6'-dicarboxylic acid isomer
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Quality Control

Our [4,4'-Bipyridine]-2,6-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production requirements.

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). This compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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