Bipyridyl

/ˌbaɪˈpaɪrɪdɪl/ noun

Definition

An organic chemical compound consisting of two pyridine rings connected together, used in coordination chemistry and chemical analysis.

Etymology

From 'bi-' (two) and 'pyridyl' (a pyridine ring structure), a compound name following chemical nomenclature conventions.

Kelly Says

Bipyridyl compounds are used in fancy redox reactions and can change colors dramatically—chemists use them to detect iron and other metals in solutions!

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