2,2′-Bipyridine / 5 G
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Properties
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Flash Point (C) | 131 °C - closed cup |
| Flash Point (F) | 267.8 °F - closed cup |
| Boiling Point | 272 °C/1013 hPa |
| Melting Point | 70-72 °C |
Product Description
2,2'-Bipyridine is a chemical compound consisting of two pyridine rings linked together at the 2-position. It is known for its ability to coordinate with metal ions, forming complexes that are widely studied and utilized in various fields. These complexes exhibit interesting electronic and optical properties, making them useful in sensors, catalysts, and materials science. Moreover, 2,2'-bipyridine plays a crucial role in the synthesis of important coordination compounds, including those used in electrochemistry and photophysics research.
Application
The primary application of 2,2'-bipyridine is in the formation of metal complexes, which find extensive use in catalysis, sensing, and materials science. Its role in these areas stems from its ability to stabilize and activate metals, leading to enhanced performance in chemical reactions and devices. Additionally, it serves as a building block in the design of advanced materials with tailored electronic and optical properties, contributing to innovations in electronics, energy storage, and photonics.
Articles:
- Mixed phosphine 2,2'-bipyridine complexes of ruthenium
Publication Date: December 1, 1978
B. P. Sullivan, D. J. Salmon, and T. J. Meyer
https://doi.org/10.1021/ic50190a006
- Photochemistry of tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(2+) ion
Publication Date: September 1, 1982
Bill Durham, Jonathan V. Caspar, Jeffrey K. Nagle, and Thomas J. Meyer
https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00382a012
- Photochemistry of tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(2+) ion (Ru(bpy)32+). Solvent effects
Publication Date: August 1, 1983
Jonathan V. Caspar and Thomas J. Meyer