CAS: 162318-26-5

5,5'-Diethynyl-2,2'-bipyridine is a ligand that can be used for the preparation of tetranuclear metal complexes. These complexes have been shown to have a high chemical stability and fluorescence. The photophysical properties of 5,5'-Diethynyl-2,2'-bipyridine allow it to be used as a cross-linking agent in organic chemistry. This compound has been shown to react with diphosphine and undergo cross-coupling reactions with organometallic reagents. 5,5'-Diethynyl-2,2'-bipyridine has also been used as an analytical tool in gel permeation chromatography. It is soluble in silicone oil and can be used as a cross-coupling reaction to form gels.