Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Hydroxymethyl-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridyl (CAS: 81998-04-1)?
Answer
4-Hydroxymethyl-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridyl is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 248.25 g/mol. It has limited water solubility and moderate solubility in common organic solvents. The compound has a basic nature and exhibits good stability under normal conditions. It is reactive towards electrophiles and bases, and is commonly used in chemical syntheses and as a ligand in coordination chemistry.
About
CAS No
81998-04-1
English Name
4-Hydroxymethyl-4'-methyl-2,2'-bipyridyl
Molecular Formula
C12H12N2O
Molecular Weight
200.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=NC=C1)C2=NC=CC(=C2)CO
InChIKey
GJCOKGHYIMLMPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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