1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium diiodide

CAS: 1983-60-4

Ref. 3D-FD66192

Product Information

• Name: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium diiodide
• Synonyms: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridyl diiodide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium diiodide (DMBI) is a hydrophobic compound that is soluble in organic solvents. It has been validated as a new optical probe for the detection of hydrogen peroxide by spectroscopic techniques. DMBI reacts with hydrogen peroxide to form an excited state molecule (a radical species) which produces a photocurrent when irradiated with light. The wavelength of the photogenerated current can be used to determine the concentration of hydrogen peroxide present. DMBI can also be used to detect hydrophilic compounds such as urea or creatinine. The reduction products formed by the reaction with these compounds are more hydrophilic and can be detected by this technique.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 440.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₄N₂·I₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder