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Home/Compounds/Agrochemical/2,2′-bipyridine
C10H8N2
156.18 g/mol
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2,2'-BIPYRIDINE

CAS366-18-7EC206-674-4
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Intermediate for herbicide diquat

2,2'-Bipyridine is a chemical compound that serves as an important intermediate in the production of the herbicide diquat. It also functions as an iron chelating agent and an indicator for the photometric determination of several metals, including silver, cadmium, copper, iron, and molybdenum.

Intermediate for herbicide diquatIron chelating agentIndicator for photometric determination of Ag, Cd, Cu, Fe, and Mo

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Safety Reference

Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
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Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H371May cause damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2,2'-BIPYRIDINE (CAS 366-18-7) is 2933.39.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2933.39

EU CN code (8-digit)

2933 39 99

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine

InChIKey

ROFVEXUMMXZLPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2

Synonyms (44)
  • 0BP
  • AA-DP
  • BPY
  • D-7250
  • 2,2'-BIPYRIDINE
  • 2,2'-Bipyridin
  • 2,2'-Bipyridine, ACS
  • 2,2'-Bipyridyl
  • 2,2'-Bipyridyl, >=98.0% (NT)
  • 2,2'-Bipyridyl, PESTANAL(R)
  • 2,2'-Bipyridyl, p.a.
  • 2,2'-Dipyridine
  • 2,2'-Dipyridyl
  • 2-(2-Pyridyl)pyridine
  • 2-pyridin-2-ylpyridin
  • 2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine
  • 2-pyridylpyridine
  • Bipy
  • Bipyridine
  • Bipyridyl
  • CI 588
  • D 7505
  • Dipyridyl, 2,2
  • Fr14395
  • Lopac-D-7505
  • SDCCGSBI-0050456.P002
  • UPCMLD00WV-71
  • [2,2]bipyridinyl
  • alpha,alpha'-Bipyridine
  • alpha,alpha'-Bipyridyl
  • alpha,alpha'-Dipyridine
  • alpha,alpha'-Dipyridyl
  • alpha,alpha'-Dwupirydylu
  • dipyridyl
  • pyridine, 2-(2-pyridyl)-

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