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4,4'-Bipyridine, 98%

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Description

CAS: 553-26-4 | C10H8N2 | 156.19 g/mol

4,4'-Bipyridine is used in transition-metal complex catalyst chemistry for uniform polymerization, in luminescence chemistry and in spectrophotometric analysis. It plays an important role as a photosensitizer and luminescent material. It is also used as a precursor to paraquat viz. N,N'-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium.

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Applications
4,4′-Bipyridine is used in transition-metal complex catalyst chemistry for uniform polymerization, in luminescence chemistry and in spectrophotometric analysis. It plays an important role as a photosensitizer and luminescent material. It is also used as a precursor to paraquat viz. N,N′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 553-26-4
Molecular Formula C10H8N2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 156.19
MDL Number MFCD00006416
InChI Key MWVTWFVJZLCBMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 4,4'-bipyridine, 4,4'-bipyridyl, 4,4'-dipyridyl, 4-4-pyridyl pyridine, 4,4'-dipyridine, 4,4-bipyridyl, 4,4-dipyridyl, gamma,gamma'-bipyridyl, gamma,gamma'-dipyridyl, unii-x4o2od61cb
PubChem CID 11107
ChEBI CHEBI:30985
IUPAC Name 4-pyridin-4-ylpyridine
SMILES C1=CC(=CC=N1)C1=CC=NC=C1

Specifications

Melting Point 111°C to 114°C
Boiling Point 304°C to 305°C
Quantity 5 g
UN Number UN2811
Beilstein 113176
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,3348
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol,ether. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 156.19
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 4,4'-Bipyridine
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  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
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  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P405-Store locked up.
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