Chemical Name: | [2,2'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-dimethanol |
CAS Number: | 63361-65-9 |
Product Number: | AG00EKF3(AGN-PC-0NIMK0) |
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Molecular Formula: | C12H12N2O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 216.23588 |
[2,2'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-diyldimethanol is a versatile building block in chemical synthesis due to its unique structural properties. This compound plays a crucial role in the preparation of coordination polymers, metal-organic frameworks, and coordination complexes. Its rigid and planar molecular structure offers a chelating effect when coordinating with metal ions, making it an essential ligand in catalytic processes and material science. In addition, [2,2'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-diyldimethanol can be employed as a bridging ligand in the construction of intricate supramolecular architectures with tunable properties, making it a valuable tool in the development of advanced materials and molecular devices.