| abstract |
A bipyridine compound, a transition metal complex, and a method for producing a conjugated aromatic compound using the complex. SOLUTION: Formula (1) (Wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are each independently an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an optionally substituted alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or substituted. Represents an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, and R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 and R 8 are independently a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. Represents.) A bipyridine compound represented by [Selection figure] None |