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2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine

CAS No.
1148-79-4
Chemical Name:
2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine
Synonyms
Terpyridine;TERPY;2,2':6,2''-terpyridine;2,6-DI(2-PYRIDYL)PYRIDINE;2,2':6',2"-Terpyridine;2,6-BIS(2-PYRIDYL)PYRIDINE;´SKL085;Ba 2799;Nsc3905
CBNumber:
CB1407532
Molecular Formula:
C15H11N3
Molecular Weight:
233.27
MDL Number:
MFCD00006213
MOL File:
1148-79-4.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:49:13

2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine Properties

Melting point 90-93 °C
Boiling point 370 °C
Density 1.1901 (rough estimate)
refractive index 1.5610 (estimate)
storage temp. Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility dioxane: 0.1 g/mL, clear
form Crystalline powder
pka 4.60±0.10(Predicted)
color Cream to yellow to brown
Water Solubility 1.472g/L(24.99 ºC)
BRN 11199
InChI InChI=1S/C15H11N3/c1-3-10-16-12(6-1)14-8-5-9-15(18-14)13-7-2-4-11-17-13/h1-11H
InChIKey DRGAZIDRYFYHIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1(C2=NC(C3=NC=CC=C3)=CC=C2)=NC=CC=C1
CAS DataBase Reference 1148-79-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms acute
FDA UNII G5E357ISH5
EPA Substance Registry System 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine (1148-79-4)
UNSPSC Code 12352100
NACRES NA.21

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Corrosion (GHS05)Skull and Crossbones (GHS06)
GHS05,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H300+H310-H315-H318-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P262-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P310-P305+P351+P338
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes  T+,T
Risk Statements  27/28-37/38-41
Safety Statements  26-28-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 2811 6.1/PG 1
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  I
HS Code  29333990
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 1 Oral
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Excepted Quantities Max Inner Pack (1g or 1ml) and Max Outer Pack (300g or 300ml)
NFPA 704
1
4 0

2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine price More Price(67)

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Sigma-Aldrich 234672 2,2′:6′,2′′-Terpyridine 98% 1148-79-4 1g $169 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 234672 2,2′:6′,2′′-Terpyridine 98% 1148-79-4 5g $498 2026-04-30 Buy
TCI Chemical T0024 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine >98.0%(GC)(T) 1148-79-4 1g $147 2026-04-30 Buy
Strem Chemicals 07-1920 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine, min. 98% TERPY min.98% 1148-79-4 1g $132 2026-04-30 Buy
Strem Chemicals 07-1920 2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine, min. 98% TERPY min.98% 1148-79-4 5g $477 2026-04-30 Buy
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2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Application in coordination chemistry

As an NNN-tridentate ligand, the 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine plays an important role in coordination chemistry. With three coordination sites and low LUMO, terpyridine and its derivatives are one of the typical Pincer ligand and/or non-innocent ligands in transition metal catalysis. Interesting catalytic reactivities have been obtained with these tpy-metal complexes targeting some challenging transformations, such as C–C bond formation and hydrofunctionalization. The 2,2':6':2''-terpyridine ligand has literally shaped the coordination chemistry of transition metal complexes in a plethora of fields.

Description

2,2':6',2''-Terpyridine is a case of occupational dermatitis was reported in a chemical technician, with no cross reactivity to pyridine derivatives.

Chemical Properties

Off-white crystal

Uses

2,2';6',2"-terpyridine is widely utilized in the field of supramolecular chemistry, which is used to manufacture the racks, ladders and grids, helicates, catenanes and dendrimers. It plays an important role as a ligand in coordination chemistry. Its complexes are employed in the oxidation of alcohols, the carbonylation of aromatic compounds and as oxygen-binding molecules. Functionalized terpyridine ligands were used in semiconductors and solar panels. It forms chealate complexes with europium(III) and terbium(III), which is used in protein labelling.

Definition

ChEBI: A tridentate heterocyclic ligand that binds metals at three meridional sites giving two adjacent 5-membered MN2C2 chelate rings.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 103, p. 3585, 1981 DOI: 10.1021/ja00402a062
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 7, p. 476, 1990

General Description

2,2′:6′,2′′;-Terpyridine is a tridentate ligand that can be prepared in two steps starting from 2-acetylpyridine.

Contact allergens

This molecule is a terpyridine with a 4-methyl substitution. A case of occupational dermatitis was reported in a chemical technician with no cross-reactivity to pyridine derivatives.

Purification Methods

Crystallise it from diethyl ether, toluene or from pet ether, then aqueous MeOH, followed by sublimation in a vacuum at 90o. It is used for estimating Ag and Ru. [Kamra et al. Anal Chim Acta 81 177 1976, Beilstein 26 III/IV 258.]

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