2,2'-Bi-4-lepidine

Catalog Number	ACM7654515
CAS	7654-51-5
Structure
Description	2,2'-Bi-4-lepidine (2,2'-B4L) is a heterocyclic organic compound that belongs to the group of aza-heterocycles. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent odor. 2,2'-B4L has found numerous applications in organic synthesis, particularly in the fields of medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceuticals. It is also used in the synthesis of other compounds, such as drugs, dyes, and agrochemicals.
Synonyms	2,2'-Di-4-lepidyl; 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-biquinoline
IUPAC Name	4-methyl-2-(4-methylquinolin-2-yl)quinoline
Molecular Weight	284.4 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C20H16N2
Canonical SMILES	CC1=CC(=NC2=CC=CC=C12)C3=NC4=CC=CC=C4C(=C3)C
InChI	InChI=1S/C20H16N2/c1-13-11-19(21-17-9-5-3-7-15(13)17)20-12-14(2)16-8-4-6-10-18(16)22-20/h3-12H,1-2H3
InChI Key	DXZWINPECYHJIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Purity	98%+
Appearance	Powder or crystal
Application	2,2'-B4L has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It has been used in the synthesis of a range of compounds, such as drugs, dyes, and agrochemicals. It has also been used in the synthesis of peptide and peptidomimetic compounds, as well as in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds. Furthermore, it has been used in the synthesis of polymers and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
Complexity	346
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Exact Mass	284.131g/mol
GHS Pictogram	Irritant
Heavy Atom Count	22
Monoisotopic Mass	284.131g/mol
Properties	2,2'-B4L has been found to have a number of biochemical and physiological effects. It has been found to inhibit the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is involved in the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. It has also been found to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, and to inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells.
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Topological Polar Surface Area	25.8A^2