Description
4-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-4-yl)benzoic acid (CAS No. 1703803-85-3) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C17H12N2O2. This bipyridine-based carboxylic acid derivative is a versatile building block in coordination chemistry, materials science, and pharmaceutical research. The compound features a rigid aromatic structure with a benzoic acid moiety linked to a 2,2′-bipyridine core, enabling its use as a chelating ligand for transition metals. Our product is synthesized under stringent quality control measures to ensure >98% purity (HPLC), with comprehensive characterization including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometry. Supplied as a fine, off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder, it’s packaged under inert atmosphere to guarantee stability. Ideal for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), luminescent materials, and catalytic systems.
Properties
- CAS Number: 1703803-85-3
- Complexity: 353
- IUPAC Name: 4-[2-(2-pyridyl)-4-pyridyl]benzoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C17H12N2O2/c20-17(21)13-6-4-12(5-7-13)14-8-10-19-16(11-14)15-3-1-2-9-18-15/h1-11H,(H,20,21)
- InChI Key: GRBPHVBWARORFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 276.089877630
- Molecular Formula: C17H12N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 276.29
- SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=NC=CC(=C2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C(=O)O
- Topological: 63.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 276.089877630
- Synonyms: 4-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-4-yl)benzoic acid, 1703803-85-3
Application
This bipyridine-benzoic acid hybrid serves as an excellent precursor for constructing sophisticated coordination complexes with transition metals like ruthenium, iridium, and platinum, particularly in photochemical applications. Researchers utilize it to develop advanced materials including electroluminescent devices and photovoltaic systems due to its electron-accepting properties. The compound’s rigid structure makes it valuable in designing metal-organic frameworks with tailored porosity for gas storage or separation technologies.
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