A group of dipyridinium chloride derivatives that are used as oxidation-reduction indicators. The general formula is 1,1'-di-R-4,4'-bipyridinium chloride, where R = methyl, ethyl, benzyl or, betaine.
Entry Term(s)
Viologen
Previous Indexing
Pyridinium Compounds (1968-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under PYRIDINIUM COMPOUNDS 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under PYRIDINIUM COMPOUNDS 1975-90
A group of dipyridinium chloride derivatives that are used as oxidation-reduction indicators. The general formula is 1,1'-di-R-4,4'-bipyridinium chloride, where R = methyl, ethyl, benzyl or, betaine.