1,1’-Dimethyl-4,4’-bipyridinium Dichloride

• CAT Number: R015869
• CAS Number: 1910-42-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H14Cl2N2
• Molecular Weight: 257.158
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,1’-Dimethyl-4,4’-dipyridinium Dichloride; 1,1’-Dimethyl-4,4’-dipyridylium Dichloride; AH 501; AH 501 (herbicide); Cekuquat; Cyclone Max; Dimethyl viologen Chloride; Galokson; Gramixel; Gramoxone; Gramoxone D; Gramoxone Inteon; Gramoxone Max; Gramox
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-4-(1-methylpyridin-1-ium-4-yl)pyridin-1-ium;dichloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14N2.2ClH/c1-13-7-3-11(4-8-13)12-5-9-14(2)10-6-12;;/h3-10H,1-2H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2
• InChIKey: FIKAKWIAUPDISJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: C[N+]1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC=[N+](C=C2)C.[Cl-].[Cl-]

1,1’-Dimethyl-4,4’-bipyridinium Dichloride is a redox-active compound used in biochemical and environmental research. Commonly known as paraquat, it is employed as a herbicide and in studies of oxidative stress and electron transfer processes. This compound is essential for investigating plant physiology, toxicological effects, and environmental impact, providing precise and reliable results in advanced scientific investigations.