Molecule of the week

2,2' Bipyridine

Bipyridine is an organic heterocyclic compound containing two pyridine rings connected at one carbon site on each ring, with general formula C10H8N2. Each rings contain tri-unsaturated six-membered ring of five carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom. 2,2'-Bipyridine is a chelating ligand that forms complexes with most transition metal ions.

SYNONYMS: 2,2'-Dipyridine; 2-(2-pyridyl)pyrieine;
alpha,alpha'-Dipyridyl;alpha,alpha'-Bipyridyl; Bipyridyl; Dipyridyl
PHYSICAL STATE: white to off-white powder
MELTING POINT : 69 - 72 C
BOILING POINT : 272 - 273 C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly soluble (soluble in alcohol , ether, benzene, chloroform
NFPA RATINGS: Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0
STABILITY: Stable under ordinary conditions.