CAS 366-18-7 2,2'-Bipyridine, 99% - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

2-pyridin-2-ylpyridin; D-7255; ROFVEXUMMXZLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N; D 7505; 2,2''-dipyridyl; B0468; (aS)-2,2'-Bipyridine; BP-10293; 2,2'-Bipyridyl, p.a., 99.5%; STL282738;

IUPAC Name

2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine;

Molecular Weight

156.188g/mol

Molecular Formula

C10H8N2;C10H8N2;

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2;

InChI

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

InChI Key

ROFVEXUMMXZLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

Melting Point

72.0°C;72 deg C;70 °C;

Solubility

0.04 M;Very sol in alcohol, ether, and benzene;Soluble in oxygenated solvents;In water, 5.93X10+3 mg/l @ 25 deg C;Solubility in water, g/100ml: 6.4;

Storage

Store at RT.

Color Form

White crystals;Crystals from dilute alcohol;PRISMS FROM PETROLEUM ETHER;

Complexity

120

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Decomposition

When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.;

EC Number

206-674-4

Exact Mass

156.069g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

Heavy Atom Count

ICSC Number

0093

Monoisotopic Mass

156.069g/mol

NSC Number

615009

Rotatable Bond Count

RTECS Number

DW1750000

Topological Polar Surface Area

25.8A^2

UNII

551W113ZEP

Application

2,2'-Bipyridine, 99%, is a versatile, white to light red crystalline powder widely utilized for its chelating properties. Its solubility in solvents like ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, and petroleum ether contrasts its limited solubility in water, with one part of the product dissolving in about 200 parts of water. As a high-affinity iron chelator, it plays a critical role in the colorimetric determination of iron, serving as an oxidation-reduction indicator, especially useful in confirming the presence of ferrous ions in soils. This bidentate chelating ligand forms stable complexes with transition metals, displaying antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. Notably, 2,2'-bipyridine complexes with metals such as ruthenium and platinum exhibit significant luminescence, opening pathways for practical applications. The compound also participates in oxidation reactions, such as the aerobic oxidation of alcohols with copper(I) bipyridine complexes. Its planar structure and ability to form a 5-membered chelate ring with metals contribute to its extensive use in synthesis and research.

January 10, 2025

Exceptional Chelator for Metal Ion Complexation

Using Alfa Chemistry's 2,2'-Bipyridine in our research was remarkable. This high-purity chelator efficiently formed metal complexes, proving vital in our iron determination studies. Its solubility in various solvents facilitated seamless experimentation.