Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of [2,2'-Bipyridine]-6,6'-dicarboxylic acid (CAS: 4479-74-7)?
Answer
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[2,2'-Bipyridine]-6,6'-dicarboxylic acid is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 232.14 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 2.8 (carboxyl group) and 5.1 (another carboxyl group). The compound shows moderate solubility in water and is soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and dichloromethane. It is known for its good reactivity towards transition metal ions and forms stable complexes with them.
About
CAS No
4479-74-7
English Name
[2,2'-Bipyridine]-6,6'-dicarboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C12H8N2O4
Molecular Weight
244.21 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(C1=CC=CC(C2=NC(C(O)=O)=CC=C2)=N1)O
InChIKey
DASAXWLMIWDYLQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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