Description
2,2′-Bipyridine, 6,6′-bis(bromomethyl)- (CAS No. 96517-97-4) is a highly versatile brominated bipyridine derivative with the molecular formula C12H10Br2N2. This compound features two reactive bromomethyl groups attached to the 6-positions of the bipyridine scaffold, making it an excellent precursor for further functionalization in coordination chemistry, ligand synthesis, and material science applications. Its rigid aromatic structure and dual reactivity enable its use in constructing complex molecular architectures, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and polymeric networks. With a purity of ≥99%, this product is supplied as a crystalline solid, ensuring consistent performance in synthetic workflows. Ideal for researchers in organic synthesis, catalysis, and materials chemistry, this compound is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and longevity.
Properties
- CAS Number: 96517-97-4
- Complexity: 191
- IUPAC Name: 2-(bromomethyl)-6-[6-(bromomethyl)-2-pyridyl]pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10Br2N2/c13-7-9-3-1-5-11(15-9)12-6-2-4-10(8-14)16-12/h1-6H,7-8H2
- InChI Key: NFQNNYSVIFMWGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 341.91902
- Molecular Formula: C12H10Br2N2
- Molecular Weight: 342.03
- SMILES: C1=CC(=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC(=N2)CBr)CBr
- Topological: 25.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 339.92107
- Synonyms: 96517-97-4, 6,6′-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine, 2,2′-Bipyridine, 6,6′-bis(bromomethyl)-, 2-(bromomethyl)-6-[6-(bromomethyl)pyridin-2-yl]pyridine, T78FFH7QQ6, YSWG445, SCHEMBL3167663, DTXSID90447900, WDA51797, LT0040, MFCD27920801, 6,6′-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridyl, 6,6′-Di(bromomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine, CS-0203068, F87591
Application
6,6′-Bis(bromomethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of functionalized bipyridine ligands for transition metal catalysis and photochemical applications. Its bromomethyl groups facilitate cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of extended π-conjugated systems for optoelectronic materials. This compound is also employed in the preparation of chelating agents for metal ion recognition and sensor development. Additionally, it finds use in polymer chemistry as a monomer for constructing nitrogen-rich polymeric networks with tailored properties.
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