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Usage

Uses

Used in Organic Synthesis and Coordination Chemistry:
4,4'-(2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl)dibenzoic acid is used as a chelating agent for metal ions in organic synthesis and coordination chemistry. Its ability to form stable complexes with metals like ruthenium and osmium is crucial for creating new compounds and materials with specific properties.
Used in Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs):
In the electronics industry, 4,4'-(2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl)dibenzoic acid is used as a component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Its unique electronic properties contribute to the performance and efficiency of these devices, which are used in various display and lighting applications.
Used in Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer Treatment:
4,4'-(2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl)dibenzoic acid is used as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment. Its ability to absorb light and generate reactive oxygen species upon illumination makes it a promising agent for selectively destroying cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissues.
Used in Molecular Electronics:
In the field of molecular electronics, 4,4'-(2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl)dibenzoic acid is used as a building block for designing and constructing molecular-scale electronic devices. Its electronic properties and ability to interact with other molecules make it a valuable component in the development of nanoscale electronic systems.
Used in Catalysis:
4,4'-(2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl)dibenzoic acid is used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various chemical reactions. Its ability to chelate metal ions and participate in redox processes makes it a useful agent for enhancing the efficiency and selectivity of catalytic processes.
Used in Supramolecular Chemistry:
In supramolecular chemistry, 4,4'-(2,2'-Bipyridine-4,4'-diyl)dibenzoic acid is used as a building block for constructing supramolecular assemblies. Its ability to form non-covalent interactions with other molecules allows for the creation of complex structures with unique properties and functions.

Upstream product

• 18511-71-2 4,4'-dibromo-2,2'-bipyridine 
• 14047-29-1 4-carboxyphenylboronic acid 
• 111971-31-4 4,4'-di(p-methylphenyl)-2,2'-bipyridine 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Crystal Engineering of Vapochromic Porous Crystals Composed of Pt(II)-Diimine Luminophores for Vapor-History Sensors

A novel Pt(II) diimine complex, [Pt(CN)2(H2dpcpbpy)] (1, H2dpcpbpy = 4,4′-di(p-carboxyphenyl)-2,2′-bipyridine), was synthesized, and its vapochromic behavior was investigated. The yellow amorphous form of 1, 1-Ya, transformed into the porous orange crystalline form, 1-Oc, upon exposure to ethanol vapor. This behavior is similar to that of the previously reported complex, [Pt(CN)2(H2dcphen)] (2, H2dcphen = 4,7-dicarboxy-1,10-phenanthroline). X-ray diffraction study showed that 1-Oc possessed similar but larger porous channels (14.3 × 8.6 ?) compared to the red crystalline form of 2, 2-Rc (6.4 × 6.8 ?). Although the porous structure of 2-Rc was retained after vapor desorption, that of 1-Oc collapsed to form the orange amorphous solid, 1-Oa. However, the orange color was unchanged in this process. The initial color was recovered by grinding 1-Oa and 2-Rc. These vapor-writing and grinding-erasing functions can be applied to both in situ vapor sensing and vapor-history sensing, i.e., sensors that can memorize the existence of previous vapors. A notable difference was observed for humid air sensitivity; the orange emission of 1-Oa was largely unaffected upon exposure to humid air, whereas the red emission of 2-Rc was significantly affected. The lesser sensitivity of 1-Oa toward humidity is important for stable vapor-history sensor applications.

A simple and environmentally benign synthesis of polypyridine- polycarboxylic acids

An oxidation method using dilute nitric acid solutions under solvothermal conditions has been developed to synthesise a series of polypyridine- polycarboxylic acids. It has been successfully applied to a range of methyl substituted polypyridines including symmetrical and asymmetrical 2,2′-bipyridines; 2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridines and; 2,2′:6′,2″:6″,2?-tetra-pyridines and yields crystalline polypyridine-polycarboxylic acids in a single step. Simple product recovery through filtration yields a recyclable filtrate. More forcing conditions led to demethylation of the polypyridine ligand most probably via decarboxylation. This simple approach avoids potentially harmful metal-based oxidants and negates any issues associated with the disposal of their resultant (hazardous) waste.