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B51801

Sigma-Aldrich

1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane

99%

Synonym(s):

Bpa, 4,4′-Ethylenedipyridine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H12N2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
184.24
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

solid

mp

110-112 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C(Cc1ccncc1)c2ccncc2

InChI

1S/C12H12N2/c1(11-3-7-13-8-4-11)2-12-5-9-14-10-6-12/h3-10H,1-2H2

InChI key

DQRKTVIJNCVZAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane is an N-donor ligand mainly used in the formation of molecular and coordination polymers with metal ions.

Application

1,2-Bis(4-pyridyl)ethane has been used as a flexible bridging ligand in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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