Description

1,1'-[Biphenyl-4,4'-Diylbis(Methylene)]Bis(4,4'-Bipyridinium) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is a high-purity, advanced organic salt belonging to the viologen family, valued for its exceptional electron-accepting and redox-active properties. This compound is critical for research and development in next-generation electronic and energy storage materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of electrochromic devices, organic electronics, and molecular electronics.

Application

• Electrochromic Materials: As a key component in smart windows, mirrors, and displays due to its reversible color change upon redox cycling.
• Molecular Electronics: Serving as a building block or dopant in the fabrication of molecular switches, wires, and transistors.
• Energy Storage Research: Investigation as an active material or electrolyte additive in advanced battery systems, including redox-flow batteries.
• Photocatalysis & Solar Cells: Utilized as an electron mediator or acceptor in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and photocatalytic systems.
• Chemical Sensors: Development of sensitive layers for detecting specific analytes based on its electrochemical response.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Acting as a versatile building block for constructing complex host-guest systems and molecular machines.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research in organic synthesis, physical chemistry, and materials science.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,1'-[Biphenyl-4,4'-Diylbis(Methylene)]Bis(4,4'-Bipyridinium) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate)
CAS No.	134815-78-4
Molecular Formula	C34H30F12N4P2
Molecular Weight	824.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis[methylene]bis-, bis(hexafluorophosphate); Biphenyl-4,4'-diylbis(methylene) bis(4,4'-bipyridinium) bis(hexafluorophosphate); Viologen Derivative (Biphenyl-Bridged); 1,1'-Bis(4-cyanobenzyl)-4,4'-bipyridinium bis(hexafluorophosphate) (common misnomer); BP-BV(PF6)2; Biphenyl-bridged viologen hexafluorophosphate salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,1'-[Biphenyl-4,4'-Diylbis(Methylene)]Bis(4,4'-Bipyridinium) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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