1659-31-0 | Dipyridin-2-yl carbonate

CAS:1659-31-0 | Dipyridin-2-yl carbonate ,Description

Dipyridin-2-yl carbonate, also known as DPC, is an organic compound that is widely used in organic chemistry and biochemistry. It is a heterocyclic compound containing a pyridine ring and a carbonate group. DPC is a useful reagent for the synthesis of a variety of organic compounds and is also used in the study of biochemical and physiological effects. 
 

Scientific Research Applications

1. Metal-free Catalysis

Dipyridin-2-yl carbonate derivatives have been utilized as part of amino acid-paired dipyridine polymers in metal- and halogen-free heterogeneous organocatalysis. Specifically, glutamic acid-paired dipyridine polymers have shown high catalytic efficiency for the cycloaddition of CO2 and epoxides into cyclic carbonates under solvent-free conditions. This has implications in chemical fixation of CO2, providing an environmentally friendly method for CO2 utilization (Jiang et al., 2018).

2. Photocatalysis

The coordination chemistry of dipyridin-2-yl carbonate derivatives involves their rapid coordination with various 3d element cations, leading to complexes with metal center dependent structural features. These complexes have been studied for their photocatalytic activities, particularly in water reduction when in the presence of ascorbic acid and a photosensitizer. Certain complexes have shown high catalytic activity, achieving significant turnover numbers, suggesting potential applications in photocatalytic water splitting and hydrogen production (Bachmann et al., 2013).

3. Synthesis of Complex Molecules

Dipyridin-2-yl carbonate derivatives are employed in cycloaddition reactions, such as the 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition of azomethine ylides, for the synthesis of complex molecules with multiple stereocenters. This has significant implications in chemistry, especially in the synthesis of complex natural product scaffolds and focused compound libraries for biological studies (Narayan et al., 2014).

4. Sensing and Luminescent Materials

Dipyridin-2-yl carbonate derivatives have been used in the synthesis of luminescent materials. For instance, 4-(dipyridin-2-yl)aminobenzoate has been used to construct lanthanide complexes that exhibit luminescent properties. These materials have potential applications in biological sensing and as emissive materials. The developed lanthanide complexes demonstrate efficient energy transfer and high thermal stability, making them suitable for various applications in material science (Ramya et al., 2012).

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