Description

Tris(2,2'-Bipyridine)Nickel(II) Bromide is a coordination complex featuring a nickel(II) center chelated by three 2,2'-bipyridine ligands, with bromide as the counterion. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and organic synthesis, valued for its unique redox properties and photophysical characteristics. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photoredox catalysis, and as a key component in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).

Application

• Photoredox Catalysis: Acts as a potent photocatalyst for challenging organic transformations, including cross-coupling and C-H functionalization reactions under visible light.
• Electrochromic Devices: Serves as an active material in smart windows and displays due to its reversible color change upon electrochemical oxidation/reduction.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as a redox shuttle or sensitizer in the electrolyte to enhance charge transport and device efficiency.
• Electroluminescent Materials: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs).
• Electrochemical Sensors: Functions as a mediator or recognition element in biosensors and chemical sensors for improved sensitivity.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for studying electron transfer processes, supramolecular chemistry, and the photophysics of transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2,2'-Bipyridine)Nickel(II) Bromide
CAS No.	15376-08-6
Molecular Formula	C30H24Br2N6Ni
Molecular Weight	695.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(bipyridine)nickel(II) bromide; Nickel(II) tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) bromide; Tris(2,2'-dipyridyl)nickel(II) bromide; Ni(bpy)3Br2; [Ni(bpy)3]Br2; Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)nickel(II) dibromide; Nickel, tris(2,2'-bipyridine-N,N')-, dibromide
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2,2'-Bipyridine)Nickel(II) Bromide is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere or in a controlled environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark colored crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Elemental Analysis	Conforms to theoretical values

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.