Description

1,1'-(p-Xylylene)Bis(4,4'-Bipyridinium) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is a high-purity viologen derivative, a class of compounds renowned for their exceptional redox properties and electron-accepting capabilities. This material is critical for advanced research and development in next-generation electronic and energy storage technologies. It serves as a key component for scientists and engineers in the fields of electrochromic devices, organic electronics, and molecular machinery.

Application

• Electrochromic Materials: A pivotal component in smart windows, mirrors, and displays due to its reversible color change upon electrochemical reduction.
• Molecular Electronics: Used as a building block for molecular wires, switches, and transistors in the development of nanoscale circuits.
• Energy Storage: Investigated as an active material or redox mediator in advanced battery systems, including organic redox flow batteries.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Serves as a versatile linker or guest molecule in the construction of complex molecular assemblies and host-guest systems.
• Photocatalysis & Solar Cells: Functions as an electron relay or acceptor in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and photocatalytic assemblies for water splitting or CO2 reduction.
• Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of electrochemical sensors for the detection of various analytes, leveraging its distinct redox signature.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Studied for application as a corrosion inhibitor on metal surfaces, forming protective films.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental research chemical for exploring new properties in viologen chemistry and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-(p-Xylylene)Bis(4,4'-Bipyridinium) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate)
CAS No.	108861-20-7
Molecular Formula	C34H30F12N4P2
Molecular Weight	824.55 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Bis(4,4'-bipyridinium-1-yl)-p-xylene bis(hexafluorophosphate); p-Xylylene viologen hexafluorophosphate; 1,1'-Bis(4-cyanophenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]-1,1'-diium bis(hexafluorophosphate) (related); Viologen derivative; Extended viologen; Methyl viologen analog; Para-xylylene linked bipyridinium salt
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Quality Control

Our 1,1'-(p-Xylylene)Bis(4,4'-Bipyridinium) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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