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IUPAC name
2,2':6',2:6,2'''-Quaterpyridine
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C20H14N4 | |
Molar mass | 310.360 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | white solid |
Melting point | 219–220 °C (426–428 °F; 492–493 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Quaterpyridine refers to a family of pyridine derivatives with the formula (NC5H4-C5H3N)2. These compounds can also be viewed as bipyridine decorated with two pyridyl substituents. Several isomers are known. All are colorless solids. One particular isomer, 2,2':6',2'':6'',2'''-quaterpyridine, a derivative of 2,2'-bipyridine has attracted interest because it is a potential tetradentate ligand in coordination chemistry.[1]