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4,4'-Bipyridine
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4,4′-Bipyridine (abbreviated to 4,4′-bipy or 4,4′-bpy) is an organic compound with the formula (C5H4N)2. It is one of several isomers of bipyridine. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in organic solvents. is mainly used as a precursor to N,N′-dimethyl-4,4′-bipyridinium [(C5H4NCH3)2]2+, known as paraquat.
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Preferred IUPAC name
4,4′-Bipyridine | |
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113176 | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.216 ![]() |
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3759 | |
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Properties | |
C10H8N2 | |
Molar mass | 156.188 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 114 °C (237 °F; 387 K) |
Boiling point | 305 °C (581 °F; 578 K) |
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0 D | |
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Related compounds |
2,2′-Bipyridine Pyridine 4-Pyridylnicotinamide Terpyridine Biphenyl |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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