Thermo Scientific™ 2,2'-Bipyridyl ≥99%

2,2'-Bipyridyl (also known as bipyridine, 2,2'-bipyridine, or bipy) is a high-purity, nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle widely used as a chelating ligand in coordination chemistry. With ≥99% purity, this compound is ideal for use in transition metal complex synthesis, redox studies, photochemistry, and analytical chemistry.

As a bidentate ligand, 2,2'-bipyridyl readily coordinates with a wide range of metal ions, forming stable complexes often employed in catalysis, electrochemical applications, and luminescent materials. It is supplied as a white to light yellow crystalline solid and is classified as toxic (GHS06), requiring proper handling procedures.

Key Features

• High purity: ≥99% (GC ≥97.5%)
• Effective chelating bidentate ligand for metal coordination
• Widely used in homogeneous catalysis and metal complex synthesis
• Supplied as a low melting point crystalline solid
• Stable at ambient storage conditions
• Toxic (GHS06) — handle with appropriate PPE and ventilation

Applications

• Transition metal coordination complexes
• Redox and electrochemical studies
• Homogeneous catalysis (e.g., hydrogenation, oxidation)
• Precursor for photoluminescent and optoelectronic materials
• Analytical reagent in spectrophotometric assays
• Ligand for ruthenium, iron, copper, and platinum group metals

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Thermo Scientific™ 2,2'-Bipyridyl, ≥99% is a trusted and versatile ligand used extensively in coordination chemistry, materials science, and analytical applications. Its high purity, stability, and reactivity with transition metals make it essential for catalysis, sensing technologies, and chemical synthesis.