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4,4′-Bipyridyl (CAS 553-26-4)

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Application:
4,4′-Bipyridyl is used in the preparation of nanostructures
CAS Number:
553-26-4
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
156.18
Molecular Formula:
C10H8N2
Supplemental Information:
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4,4′-Bipyridyl is used in the preparation of nanostructures obtained by self-assembly of Ag6[PV3Mo9O40] with N-donor ligands. It serves as a ligand in the preparation of coordination polymers. 4,4′-Bipyridyl is a bidentate ligand, meaning it can bind to two metal ions at once. This allows it to form coordination complexes with a variety of metal ions, such as copper, iron, and cobalt. In coordination chemistry, 4,4′-Bipyridyl acts as a bridge between two metal ions, forming a stable complex. It is used as a ligand in coordination chemistry, as a reagent in organic synthesis, and as an analytical tool in spectroscopy. Additionally, 4,4′-Bipyridyl is employed in the development of new materials, such as catalysts and sensors.


4,4′-Bipyridyl (CAS 553-26-4) References

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  10. A Nearly Ideal One-Dimensional S = 5/2 Antiferromagnet FeF3(4,4'-bpy) (4,4'-bpy =4,4'-bipyridyl) with Strong Intrachain Interactions.  |  Lu, H., et al. 2015. J Am Chem Soc. 137: 9804-7. PMID: 26200135
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4,4′-Bipyridyl, 5 g

sc-256837
5 g
$33.00

4,4′-Bipyridyl, 25 g

sc-256837A
25 g
$82.00

4,4′-Bipyridyl, 100 g

sc-256837B
100 g
$165.00