Description

Diethyl [2,2′-Bipyridine]-5,5′-dicarboxylate (CAS: 1762-46-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₄. This versatile bipyridine derivative is widely utilized in coordination chemistry, catalysis, and materials science due to its ability to act as a bidentate ligand, forming stable complexes with transition metals. Its ester-functionalized structure enhances solubility in organic solvents, making it ideal for applications in homogeneous catalysis and molecular assembly. The product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC) and is supplied as a crystalline solid with excellent shelf stability under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C in inert atmosphere). Available in research quantities from milligrams to kilograms, this compound is suitable for both academic investigations and industrial-scale processes.

Properties

• CAS Number: 1762-46-5
• Complexity: 352
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 6-(5-ethoxycarbonyl-2-pyridyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H16N2O4/c1-3-21-15(19)11-5-7-13(17-9-11)14-8-6-12(10-18-14)16(20)22-4-2/h5-10H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: IUNBUYCOAQHBMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 300.11100700
• Molecular Formula: C16H16N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 300.31
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CN=C(C=C1)C2=NC=C(C=C2)C(=O)OCC
• Topological: 78.4
• Monoisotopic Mass: 300.11100700
• Synonyms: Diethyl [2,2′-bipyridine]-5,5′-dicarboxylate, 5,5′-DIETHYL [2,2′-BIPYRIDINE]-5,5′-DICARBOXYLATE, Diethyl (2,2′-Bipyridine)-5,5′-dicarboxylate, 5,5′-Diethyl (2,2′-bipyridine)-5,5′-dicarboxylate, 835-744-2, 1762-46-5, Diethyl 2,2′-bipyridine-5,5′-dicarboxylate, Diethyl bipy55’DC, ethyl 6-(5-ethoxycarbonylpyridin-2-yl)pyridine-3-carboxylate, MFCD11110569, [2,2′-Bipyridine]-5,5′-dicarboxylic acid, 5,5′-diethyl ester, IUNBUYCOAQHBMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AGN-PC-0NI5SB, YSWG815, SCHEMBL811649, DTXSID40481354, AKOS022174906, Diethyl bipyridine-5,5′-dicarboxylate, DS-7538, SY100883, DB-091385, HY-116893, CS-0066769, D5295, diethyl-2,2′-bipyridine-5,5′-dicarboxylate, C73357, Diethyl[2,2′-bipyridine]-5,5′-dicarboxylate

Diethyl [2,2′-Bipyridine]-5,5′-dicarboxylate serves as a key building block for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and molecular catalysts. Its ester groups allow further functionalization via hydrolysis or transesterification reactions. In photochemistry, the compound acts as an electron-accepting ligand in photocatalytic systems. Researchers also employ it as a precursor for luminescent materials and redox-active polymers. The bipyridine core enables applications in solar cell technologies and electroluminescent devices.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

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