5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine CAS:98007-15-9 is a functionalized bipyridine compound with the molecular formula C11H9BrN2 and a molecular weight of 249.11 g/mol. Featuring a bipyridine framework and a reactive bromomethyl group, this compound is a useful building block for organic synthesis, ligand functionalization, and advanced materials research.
Applications in Coordination Chemistry
The two pyridine nitrogen atoms provide coordination sites for suitable metal centers, making 5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine relevant to transition-metal complex research. Its bipyridine structure can be incorporated into ligand systems for studying metal coordination, photochemical properties, catalysis, and supramolecular assemblies.
Organic Synthesis and Ligand Functionalization
The bromomethyl group provides a reactive site for further chemical modification, particularly nucleophilic substitution reactions. This functionality allows researchers to introduce additional molecular groups and develop customized bipyridine derivatives for ligand design, molecular assembly, and functional organic synthesis.
Advanced Materials Research
5-(Bromomethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine can serve as a building block in research involving functional ligands, metal-containing materials, molecular sensors, and optoelectronic systems. Its combination of metal-coordinating nitrogen atoms and a modifiable side chain offers flexibility for designing compounds with tailored structural and chemical properties.
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