4,4'-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine is a chemical reaction reagent or organic synthesis intermediate that can be used as a ligand in cross-coupling reactions, binding to metal ions and forming complexes. 4,4'-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine has a constant value that maximizes the yield of the reaction and has luminescence, which can be used for voltammetry studies. The transfer of the chromophore or the catalyst can be optimized using this product. 4,4'-Bis(methoxycarbonyl)-2,2'-bipyridine provides a method for cross-coupling reactions using electrochemical studies and dichroism.