Description

Bis(2,2-Bipyridyl)Dichloroosmium(II) is a coordination complex of osmium, a precious transition metal, with 2,2'-bipyridine ligands. This compound is valued for its unique electrochemical and photophysical properties, making it a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials research and development. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, photovoltaics, and homogeneous catalysis for developing next-generation devices and chemical processes.

Application

• Electrocatalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of molecular catalysts for water oxidation and other energy conversion reactions.
• Photovoltaic Research: Serves as a key component in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and other light-harvesting assemblies due to its favorable redox and excited-state properties.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in selective organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Electrochromic Materials: Utilized in the development of smart windows and displays that change color in response to an electrical stimulus.
• Luminescent Probes: Acts as a core for creating sensitive chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents based on its phosphorescent emission.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating electron transfer processes and the photochemistry of transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2,2-Bipyridyl)Dichloroosmium(II)
CAS No.	15702-72-4
Molecular Formula	C20H16Cl2N4Os
Molecular Weight	587.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridine)osmium; Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridyl)osmium; Os(bpy)2Cl2; Osmium(II) bis(2,2'-bipyridine) dichloride; Bis(2,2'-bipyridine)osmium(II) dichloride; [Os(bpy)2Cl2]; 2,2'-Bipyridine, osmium complex
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2,2-Bipyridyl)Dichloroosmium(II) is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for research reproducibility and process development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis (Os)	Conforms to theoretical

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