Description
(2,2′-Bipyridine)-5-carboxylic acid (CAS No. 1970-80-5) is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C11H8N2O2. This bipyridine derivative features a carboxylic acid functional group at the 5-position, making it a versatile building block for coordination chemistry, catalysis, and material science applications. With an IUPAC name of 6-pyridin-2-ylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid, this compound is characterized by its rigid bipyridyl backbone, which enhances its chelating properties for transition metal ions. Ideal for researchers and scientists, our product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in synthetic and analytical workflows. Available in various quantities, it is supplied with comprehensive analytical data (including 1H NMR, HPLC, and MS) to meet stringent laboratory requirements.
Properties
- CAS Number: 1970-80-5
- Complexity: 233
- IUPAC Name: 6-(2-pyridyl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8N2O2/c14-11(15)8-4-5-10(13-7-8)9-3-1-2-6-12-9/h1-7H,(H,14,15)
- InChI Key: LWMHPOLRJIRLPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 200.058577502
- Molecular Formula: C11H8N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 200.19
- SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=NC=C(C=C2)C(=O)O
- Topological: 63.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 200.058577502
- Synonyms: 1970-80-5, [2,2′-bipyridine]-5-carboxylic acid, 2,2′-Bipy-5-cooh, (2,2′-Bipyridine)-5-carboxylic acid, DTXSID40173368, DTXCID8095859, 2,2′-Bipyridine-5-carboxylic acid, (2,2-Bipyridine)-5-carboxylic acid, 6-pyridin-2-ylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 5-Carboxy-2,2′-bipyridine, 6-(pyridin-2-yl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 6-(Pyridin-2-yl)nicotinic acid, 2,2′-Bipyridyl-5-carboxylic acid, MFCD08234850, 6-(2-pyridyl)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, SCHEMBL687378, CHEMBL1205641, (2,2-Bipyridine)-5-carboxylicacid, SBB052843, 2,2′-Bipyridine-5- Carboxylic Acid, AKOS005266519, CS-W004554, TS-02830, DB-005804, 2,2/’-BIPYRIDINE-5-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-(Pyrid-2-yl)-5-pyridine carboxylic acid, EN300-266320, F16055, Z1508916196
Application
(2,2′-Bipyridine)-5-carboxylic acid is widely used as a chelating ligand in coordination chemistry, particularly for synthesizing luminescent metal complexes and catalysts. Its carboxylic acid group enables facile conjugation to surfaces or biomolecules, making it valuable in supramolecular chemistry and sensor development. Researchers also employ it in photocatalytic systems and as a precursor for functionalized polymers or MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks).
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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