4,4'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine

• CAT Number: L039713
• CAS Number: 72914-19-3
• Molecular Formula: C18H24N2
• Molecular Weight: 268.41
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-tert-butyl-2-(4-tert-butylpyridin-2-yl)pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C18H24N2/c1-17(2,3)13-7-9-19-15(11-13)16-12-14(8-10-20-16)18(4,5)6/h7-12H,1-6H3
• InChIKey: TXNLQUKVUJITMX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1(CC(=NC=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2)C(C)(C)C

4,4′-Di-tert-butyl-2,2′-bipyridine(CAT: L039713) is a sterically hindered, nitrogen-containing bidentate ligand featuring bulky tert-butyl groups at the 4 and 4′ positions of the bipyridine framework. This compound is widely used in coordination chemistry and organometallic catalysis, particularly for stabilizing transition metal complexes and tuning their electronic and steric environments. The ligand enhances solubility in organic solvents and improves thermal and oxidative stability of metal-ligand systems. It plays a crucial role in photoredox catalysis, electrochemical sensors, and luminescent materials. Its rigid, conjugated backbone and bulky substituents make it ideal for applications requiring selective coordination and controlled reactivity in homogeneous catalysis.