CAS · 553-26-4
Product Overview
4,4-Bipyridine is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | White powder |
|---|---|
| Purity (GC): | 99% min |
| Melting point: | 109 to 113°C |
| Water: | Max 0.5% |
| Residue on ignition: | 0.8% max |
Applications
1. Coordination Chemistry and Catalysis
4,4-Bipyridine丨CAS 553-26-4 is widely used as a chelating ligand in the synthesis of metal complexes:
● Forms stable complexes with metals like ruthenium, platinum, cobalt, and nickel
● These complexes are used in catalysis, molecular switches, and photocatalytic systems
2. Supramolecular and Materials Chemistry
Due to its rigid structure and coordination ability, 4,4'-bipyridine is used in:
● Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for gas storage, separation, and catalysis
● Self-assembled monolayers and supramolecular architectures
3. Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs)
It is employed in the development of photosensitizer complexes, particularly ruthenium-based dyes, in solar energy conversion applications:
● Facilitates electron transfer between dye and semiconductor
4. Electrochemical Devices and Sensors
4,4'-Bipyridine is used in electrochemical sensors, conductive polymers, and electronic devices:
● Acts as a redox-active component or bridge ligand
● Applied in sensors detecting metal ions or biological analytes
5. Organic Synthesis Intermediate
It serves as an intermediate for synthesizing functionalized bipyridine derivatives, which are further used in:
● Ligand design for asymmetric catalysis
● Development of optical and magnetic materials
Benefits
✅ Strong Ligand Properties
Acts as a versatile bidentate ligand forming robust, stable complexes with a wide variety of metal ions.
✅ Enhances Electronic Communication
Promotes electron delocalization and charge transfer in molecular and polymeric structures, making it suitable for optoelectronic devices.
✅ Structural Rigidity and Symmetry
Its defined geometry supports supramolecular design, aiding in the creation of complex architectures with predictable properties.
✅ Multifunctional Applications
Useful across several disciplines-energy, nanotechnology, chemical sensing, and environmental science.
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