[2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid tetrahydrate CAS 874997-95-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.874997-95-2
Molecular FormulaC12H8N2O4
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

[2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid tetrahydrate CAS 874997-95-2 chemical structure

Description

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO supplies [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid tetrahydrate (CAS 874997-95-2), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H8N2O4H2O, MW 262.22 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid tetrahydrate is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 262.22 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO manufactures [2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid tetrahydrate under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H8N2O4 4*H2O
Molecular Weight262.22 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms2

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