1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Dichloride

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Cas number

1910-42-5
Chemical s molecular weight

257.16
Chemical s main applications

1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Dichloride is a widely used herbicide that is quick acting and non-selective. 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Dichloride was found to be linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Chemical s category

Agro-Products, Heterocycles, Pharmaceuticals, Intermediates & Fine Chemicals
Other name

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; Gramoxone S; Gramoxone W; Gramoxone Dichloride; Methyl Viologen; Methyl viologen Dichloride; Methylviologen Chloride; N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Dichloride; N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-dipyridylium Dichloride; OK 622; Paragreen A; Paraquat; Paraquat Dichloride
Chemical s formula

C12H14Cl2N2
Physical properties

Pale Green to Light Brown Solid
Melting temperature

>176°C (dec.)
Boiling temperature

No Data Available
Chemical s soluble in

DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Stability conditions

Very Hygroscopic
Storage

Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
Chemical s specifications