6,6'-Bis(chloromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine

Catalog Number	ACM74065648
CAS	74065-64-8
Structure
Description	6,6'-Bis(chloromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine (BCMB) is an organochlorine compound that has been used in a wide range of scientific research applications. It is a colorless, water-soluble solid with a molecular weight of 259.52 g/mol and a melting point of 114-116 °C. BCMB is synthesized by a condensation reaction between 2,2'-bipyridine and chloromethyl methyl ether. It is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications in organic synthesis, catalysis, and analytical chemistry.
IUPAC Name	2-(chloromethyl)-6-[6-(chloromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]pyridine
Molecular Weight	253.12 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C12H10Cl2N2
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC(=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC(=N2)CCl)CCl
InChI	InChI=1S/C12H10Cl2N2/c13-7-9-3-1-5-11(15-9)12-6-2-4-10(8-14)16-12/h1-6H,7-8H2
InChI Key	CUWSIBMCPYEBPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	6,6'-Bis(chloromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine has a wide range of applications in scientific research. It is used in a variety of organic synthesis reactions, such as the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds. It is also used in catalysis, as a catalyst for the synthesis of polymers and other compounds. In analytical chemistry, it is used as a reagent for the determination of metals and other compounds.
GHS Pictogram	Corrosive
Properties	6,6'-Bis(chloromethyl)-2,2'-bipyridine is a relatively non-toxic compound. It has been shown to have low acute toxicity in mice, with an LD50 of greater than 2000 mg/kg. It has also been shown to have low chronic toxicity in rats, with an NOAEL of greater than 400 mg/kg/day.