Description
4-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-4-yl)butanoic acid (CAS No. 1642786-47-7) is a high-purity bipyridine derivative with the molecular formula C14H14N2O2. This compound features a butanoic acid linker attached to the 4-position of a 2,2′-bipyridine core, making it a versatile building block for coordination chemistry, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and supramolecular assemblies. Its rigid bipyridine moiety acts as a strong chelating agent for transition metals, while the carboxylic acid group enables further functionalization via amidation or esterification. Supplied as a fine powder or crystalline solid, this product is ideal for researchers developing catalysts, sensors, or luminescent materials. Each batch undergoes rigorous QC testing (HPLC, NMR) to ensure ≥95% purity, with trace metal analysis available upon request. Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C for long-term stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 1642786-47-7
- Complexity: 271
- IUPAC Name: 4-[2-(2-pyridyl)-4-pyridyl]butanoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C14H14N2O2/c17-14(18)6-3-4-11-7-9-16-13(10-11)12-5-1-2-8-15-12/h1-2,5,7-10H,3-4,6H2,(H,17,18)
- InChI Key: UBACQSVZNLKDIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 242.105527694
- Molecular Formula: C14H14N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 242.27
- SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=NC=CC(=C2)CCCC(=O)O
- Topological: 63.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 242.105527694
- Synonyms: 4-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-4-yl)butanoic acid, 1642786-47-7, SCHEMBL16320999
Application
4-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-4-yl)butanoic acid serves as a key precursor in synthesizing metallosupramolecular polymers through coordination with Ru(II) or Ir(III) centers for photovoltaic applications. The carboxylic acid group facilitates covalent attachment to surfaces or biomolecules for developing electrochemical biosensors. Researchers utilize this compound to construct photoactive MOFs with tunable luminescence properties for sensing or light-harvesting systems.
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