Application

Bidentate ligand employed in transition metal catalysis and aluminum initiated polymerization (inorganic syntheses).

2,2′-Bipyridyl has been used in the preparation of copper(II)-bipyridine-naringenin complex. It may be used in the preparation of 2,2′-bipyridyl hydrobromide.

Ligand for copper in greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions.

Ligand for copper in greener oxidation of alcohols under aerobic conditions.Copper(I)/TEMPO-catalyzed aerobic oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes with ambient air

Biochem/physiol Actions

Metalloprotease inhibitor, high-affinity chelator of iron; may inhibit Fe²⁺ containing enzymes at 10⁻⁸ M.

General description

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2,2′-Bipyridyl also known as 2,2′-bipyridine, is a symmetrical bipyridine commonly used as a neutral ligand for chelating with metal ions. A study of its impact on Petunia hybrida flowers showed that it caused inhibition of senescence.

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