General description
2,2′-Bipyridyl also known as 2,2′-bipyridine, is a symmetrical bipyridine commonly used as a neutral ligand for chelating with metal ions. A study of its impact on Petunia hybrida flowers showed that it caused inhibition of senescence.
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Application
2,2′-Bipyridyl has been used in the preparation of copper(II)-bipyridine-naringenin complex. It may be used in the preparation of 2,2′-bipyridyl hydrobromide.
Bidentate ligand employed in transition metal catalysis and aluminum initiated polymerization (inorganic syntheses).
Ligand for copper in greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions.
Ligand for copper in greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions.
Copper(I)/TEMPO-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes with ambient air
Biochem/physiol Actions
Metalloprotease inhibitor, high-affinity chelator of iron; may inhibit Fe2+ containing enzymes at 10−8 M.
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- UPC:
- 51284601
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- D216305-100G
