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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Synonyms
2,2'-Dipyridyl, 2,2'-Dipyridine, 2,2'-Bipyridine
IUPAC Name
2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine
Canonical SMILES
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
Boiling Point
273 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
70-73 °C (lit.)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Solubility
0.04 M;Very sol in alcohol, ether, and benzene;Soluble in oxygenated solvents;In water, 5.93X10+3 mg/l @ 25 °C;Solubility in water, g/100ml: 6.4
Appearance
White to Almost white powder to crystal
Storage
Store under inert gas
Color Form
White crystals;Crystals from dilute alcohol;PRISMS FROM PETROLEUM ETHER
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count
1
Decomposition
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
Exact Mass
156.068748g/mol
LogP
1.5 (LogP);log Kow= 1.50
MeSH Entry Terms
2,2 Bipyridine;2,2 Bipyridyl;2,2 Dipyridyl;2,2' Bipyridine;2,2' Dipyridyl;2,2'-Bipyridine;2,2'-Dipyridyl;2,2-Bipyridine;2,2-Bipyridyl;2,2-Dipyridyl;alpha,alpha Dipyridyl;alpha,alpha-Dipyridyl;Bipyridyl;Dipyridyl, 2,2;Dipyridyl, 2,2'
Monoisotopic Mass
156.068748g/mol