The Pyridine, 4, 4'-(1, 2-ethanediyl)bis-, with the CAS registry number 4916-57-8, is also known as 1, 2-Di(4-pyridyl)ethane. It belongs to the product category of Heterocyclic Compounds. Its EINECS registry number is 225-543-2. This chemical's molecular formula is C₁₂H₁₂N₂ and molecular weight is 184.24. What's more, its IUPAC name is 4-(2-Pyridin-4-ylethyl)pyridine. In addition, it must be stored in airtight containers and placed in a dry, cool place. Meanwhile, it should be kept away from oxidant.

Physical properties about Pyridine, 4, 4'-(1, 2-ethanediyl)bis- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.72; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.77; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.69; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.36; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 11.23; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 23.44; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 193.61; (9)#H bond acceptors: 2; (10)#H bond donors: 0; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Polar Surface Area: 25.78 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.581; (14)Molar Refractivity: 56.47 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 169.3 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 22.38×10^-24 cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 47.3 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.087 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 117.2 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 52.91 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 310.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.00111 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Pyridine, 4, 4'-(1, 2-ethanediyl)bis-: this chemical is prepared by 4-Methyl-pyridine. This reaction needs reagents Butyllithium and 1, 2-Dibromoethane. Meanwhile, it needs solvents Hexane and Diethyl ether. The reaction temperature is 20 °C. The yield is about 35 %.

Uses of Pyridine, 4, 4'-(1, 2-ethanediyl)bis-: it is used to produce other chemicals. For example, it is used to produce N-(Perfluorobutanoyl)-4-[2-(4-pyridyl)ethyl]pyridinium-1-aminide. The reaction needs reagent Perfluoro(cis-2-butyl-3-propyloxaziridine). Meanwhile, it needs solvents CHCl₃ and CCl₃F. The reaction time is 30 minutes with reaction temperature of -60 °C. The yield is about 35 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In addition, this chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. During using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1) SMILES: n1ccc(cc1)CCc2ccncc2
(2) InChI: InChI=1/C12H12N2/c1(11-3-7-13-8-4-11)2-12-5-9-14-10-6-12/h3-10H,1-2H2
(3) InChIKey: DQRKTVIJNCVZAX-UHFFFAOYAW