5-Methyl-2,2’-bipyridine

• CAT Number: R015310
• CAS Number: 56100-20-0
• Molecular Formula: C11H10N2
• Molecular Weight: 170.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-[2,2’]bipyridinyl
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H10N2/c1-9-5-6-11(13-8-9)10-4-2-3-7-12-10/h2-8H,1H3
• InChIKey: LECLRDWVJRSFSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2

5-Methyl-2,2’-bipyridine (Cat No.: R015310) is a substituted bipyridine compound featuring a methyl group at the 5-position of the bipyridine framework. It consists of two pyridine rings joined at the 2-position, forming a bidentate ligand widely used in coordination chemistry. The methyl substitution influences the electronic and steric properties of the ligand, often modifying the reactivity and stability of metal complexes. This compound is valuable in catalysis, materials science, and photochemistry, particularly in designing transition metal complexes for redox, luminescent, or catalytic applications.