Description

cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Ruthenium (II) Dihydrate, 99 is a high-purity coordination complex of ruthenium, a precious metal, with significant utility in advanced materials science and catalysis. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in the development of next-generation technologies, offering exceptional performance due to its defined molecular structure and high reactivity. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photovoltaics, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and homogeneous catalysis who require reliable, high-quality materials for innovation and process development.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): A key component as a photosensitizer or redox mediator due to its favorable photophysical and electrochemical properties.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a versatile catalyst or catalyst precursor for a wide range of organic transformations, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL): Used as a core emitter in ECL-based analytical devices and biosensors for high-sensitivity detection.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the development of phosphorescent emitters for efficient display and lighting technologies.
• Photocatalysis: Utilized in light-driven chemical reactions for organic synthesis and environmental remediation applications.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a fundamental building block for studying ruthenium chemistry and developing new catalytic systems and functional materials.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A potential precursor for the deposition of ruthenium or ruthenium oxide thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Ruthenium (II) Dihydrate, 99
CAS No.	15746-57-3
Molecular Formula	C20H16Cl2N4O2Ru
Molecular Weight	515.34 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Bis(2,2'-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) dihydrate; Ruthenium, dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridine-N,N')-, (OC-6-22)-, dihydrate; cis-Ru(bpy)2Cl2•2H2O; Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) dichloride (common misnomer); [Ru(bpy)2Cl2]•2H2O; cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) hydrate; RuBpy
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Quality Control

Our cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Ruthenium (II) Dihydrate, 99 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to confirm identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, residual solvent levels, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light may affect product stability and performance. Keep container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	6.0 - 8.0 % (corresponding to dihydrate)
Chloride Content	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; slightly soluble in water, methanol

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