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Synonyms: 2,2'-Bipyridine; 2,2'-Dipyridine; 2,2'-Dipyridyl
Molecular Formula: C10H8N2
Molecular Weight: 156.18
Linear Structural Formula: C10H8N2
MDL Number: MFCD00006212
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: 70-73 C (lit.)
Application: 2,2'-Bipyridyl may be used for the preparation of aldehydes from primary alcohols via aerobic oxidation using CuI/TEMPO (TEMPO = 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxyl) catalyst system.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Metalloprotease inhibitor, high-affinity chelator of iron; may inhibit Fe2+ containing enzymes at 10-8 M.
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