CAS 942206-15-7

5,6′-Dibromo-3,3′-bipyridine

Description:

5,6′-Dibromo-3,3′-bipyridine is an organic compound characterized by its bipyridine structure, which consists of two pyridine rings connected by a carbon-carbon bond. The presence of bromine substituents at the 5 and 6 positions of one of the pyridine rings significantly influences its chemical properties, including reactivity and solubility. This compound is typically a solid at room temperature and may exhibit a range of colors depending on its purity and crystalline form. It is soluble in organic solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and dichloromethane, but less soluble in water. The bromine atoms can participate in various chemical reactions, making this compound useful in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Additionally, the presence of the bipyridine moiety allows for coordination with metal ions, which can be exploited in coordination chemistry and materials science. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as brominated compounds can be hazardous.

Formula: C₁₀H₆Br₂N₂

InChI: InChI=1/C10H6Br2N2/c11-9-3-8(4-13-6-9)7-1-2-10(12)14-5-7/h1-6H

InChI key: InChIKey=IMGBTSYZPFNIKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: BrC1=CC(=CN=C1)C=2C=CC(Br)=NC2

Synonyms:

• 2-Bromo-5-(5-bromopyridin-3-yl)pyridine
• 3,3'-Bipyridine, 5,6'-dibromo-
• 3-Bromo-5-(6-bromopyridin-3-yl)pyridine
• 5,6'-Dibromo-[3,3']bipyridine
• T6Nj Be E- Ct6Nj Ee