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2,2′-Bipyridyl

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ReagentPlus®, ≥99%

Synonym(s):
2,2′-Bipyridine, 2,2′-Dipyridine, 2,2′-Dipyridyl
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H8N2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.18
Beilstein:
113089
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

product line

ReagentPlus®

assay

≥99%

form

powder or crystals
powder or granules

greener alternative product characteristics

Catalysis
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bp

273 °C (lit.)

mp

70-73 °C (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

c1ccc(nc1)-c2ccccn2

InChI

1S/C10H8N2/c1-3-7-11-9(5-1)10-6-2-4-8-12-10/h1-8H

InChI key

ROFVEXUMMXZLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

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General description

2,2′-Bipyridyl also known as 2,2′-bipyridine, is a symmetrical bipyridine commonly used as a neutral ligand for chelating with metal ions. A study of its impact on Petunia hybrida flowers showed that it caused inhibition of senescence.
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Application

2,2′-Bipyridyl has been used in the preparation of copper(II)-bipyridine-naringenin complex. It may be used in the preparation of 2,2′-bipyridyl hydrobromide.
Bidentate ligand employed in transition metal catalysis and aluminum initiated polymerization (inorganic syntheses).
Ligand for copper in greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions.
Ligand for copper in greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions.

Copper(I)/TEMPO-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes with ambient air

Packaging

2.5, 10 g in glass bottle
25, 100, 500 g in poly bottle
1, 5, 12, 20 kg

Biochem/physiol Actions

Metalloprotease inhibitor, high-affinity chelator of iron; may inhibit Fe2+ containing enzymes at 10−8 M.

Legal Information

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesSkull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger-Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

267.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

131 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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