2,2′-Bipyridyl
SIAL/D216305 - ReagentPlus®, ≥99%
Synonym: 2,2′-Bipyridine; 2,2′-Dipyridine; 2,2′-Dipyridyl
CAS Number: 366-18-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H8N2
Molecular Weight: 156.18
EC Number: 206-674-4
MDL Number: MFCD00006212
Linear Formula: C10H8N2
Product Type: Chemical
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12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 9—Catalytic reagents (as selective as possible) are superior to stoichiometric reagents.
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| bp | 273 °C (lit.) |
| form | powder or crystals |
| powder or granules | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Catalysis Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C10H8N2/c1-3-7-11-9(5- |
| InChI key | ROFVEXUMMXZLPA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 70-73 °C (lit.) |
| product line | ReagentPlus® |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| SMILES string | c1ccc(nc1)-c2ccccn2 |
| solubility | ethanol: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | 2,2′-Bipyridyl has been used in:• the preparation of fluorescent dyes like products 754730 , 544981 , 804215 . • the preparation ofcopper(II)-bipyridine-n • the preparation of 2,2′-bipyridyl hydrobromide. • as a ligand in the greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions • as a complex with CuBR2 in the green synthesis of propargylamines • the synthesis of [Ru(bipy)3]Cl2, a common metal complex with usefulphotochemistry often used in photoredox catalysis as a sensitizer |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Metalloprotease inhibitor, high-affinity chelator of iron; may inhibit Fe2+ containing enzymes at 10−8 M. |
| 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. It is a bidentate ligand which has been employed transition metal catalysis, aluminum initiated polymerization, and various other inorganic syntheses. This compound adheres to the principles of greener chemistry, ensuring catalytic efficiency. Click here  for more information |
| Legal Information: | ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 12 kg in poly drum |
| Packaging: | 2.5, 10 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 + H311 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P361 + P364 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 21-25 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 267.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 131 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 273 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 70-73 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |