Description
2-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-5-yl)acetic acid (CAS No. 917874-25-0) is a high-purity bipyridine derivative with the molecular formula C12H10N2O2. This compound features a carboxylic acid functional group attached to the 5-position of a 2,2′-bipyridine scaffold, making it a versatile building block for coordination chemistry, ligand synthesis, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Its IUPAC name is 2-(6-pyridin-2-ylpyridin-3-yl)acetic acid, and it is characterized by its ability to chelate metal ions due to the bipyridine moiety. Ideal for researchers in supramolecular chemistry, catalysis, and materials science, this product is supplied with detailed analytical documentation including 1H NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry data to ensure quality and reproducibility. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 917874-25-0
- Complexity: 245
- IUPAC Name: 2-[6-(2-pyridyl)-3-pyridyl]acetic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10N2O2/c15-12(16)7-9-4-5-11(14-8-9)10-3-1-2-6-13-10/h1-6,8H,7H2,(H,15,16)
- InChI Key: CGZHSQACIUIYHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 214.074227566
- Molecular Formula: C12H10N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 214.22
- SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=NC=C(C=C2)CC(=O)O
- Topological: 63.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 214.074227566
- Synonyms: 917874-25-0, 2-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-5-yl)acetic acid, 2,2′-bipyridine-5-acetic acid, 2-{[2,2′-bipyridin]-5-yl}acetic acid, 2-(6-pyridin-2-ylpyridin-3-yl)acetic acid, [2,2′-Bipyridine]-5-acetic acid, SCHEMBL16361002, DTXSID60716771, ([2,2′-Bipyridin]-5-yl)acetic acid, 2-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-5-yl)aceticacid, 2-[6-(2-Pyridyl)-3-pyridyl]acetic acid, DB-216897
Application
2-([2,2′-Bipyridin]-5-yl)acetic acid is widely used as a functional ligand in the synthesis of transition metal complexes for catalytic applications, including cross-coupling reactions and photoredox catalysis. Its bipyridine core and carboxylic acid group enable the construction of advanced MOFs and coordination polymers with tunable porosity and reactivity. Researchers also employ this compound in the development of fluorescent probes and sensors due to its metal-binding affinity and modular derivatization potential.
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