2,2′-Bipyridine CAS# 366-18-7

2,2′-Bipyridyl, a symmetrical bipyridyl, is usually used as a neutral ligand for complexing with metal ions. The molecule is a plane with trans conformation and crystallizes in monoclinic system.

2,2′- Bipyridine is a natural compound with the molecular formula C 10 h 8 N 2. This anemic solid is a vital isomer of bipyridine household. It is a bidentate chelating ligand, which creates complicateds with numerous transition steels. The ruthenium as well as platinum complexes of bipy show strong luminescence, which may have useful applications.

2,2′-Bipyridine CAS# 366-18-7

2,2′-Bipyridine Basic information
Product Name: 2,2′-Bipyridine
Synonyms: 2,2′-Bipyridine, ACS, 98.0% min.;2,2-Bipyridyl (2,2-Bipyridine);2,2′-Bipyridyl ReagentPlus(R), >=99%;2,2′-Bipyridyl Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%;2,2′-Bipyridine GR for analysis (reagent for iron(II) and molybdenum) ACS;2,2′-Dipyridyl≥ 99.5% (GC);,’-Dipyridyl;2,2’-bipyridin
CAS: 366-18-7
MF: C10H8N2
MW: 156.18
EINECS: 206-674-4
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Mol File: 366-18-7.mol
2,2'-Bipyridine Structure
2,2′-Bipyridine Chemical Properties
Melting point 70-73 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 273 °C(lit.)
density 1.1668 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure 0.584Pa at 25℃
refractive index 1.4820 (estimate)
Fp 121 °C
storage temp. room temp
solubility 5.5g/l
form Crystalline Powder
pka pK1:-0.52(+2);pK2:4.352(+1) (20°C)
color White to almost white
Odor Characteristic odour
PH 7.5 (5g/l, H2O, 25℃)
Water Solubility 5.5 g/L 22 ºC
Merck 14,3347
BRN 113089
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, most common metals. May be light sensitive.
InChIKey ROFVEXUMMXZLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 366-18-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,2′-Bipyridine(366-18-7)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,2′-Bipyridine (366-18-7)