Description

cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridyl)Dichlororuthenium(II) Dihydrate is a high-purity coordination complex of ruthenium, a precious metal, with significant utility in advanced materials science. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in the development of next-generation technologies, valued for its unique photophysical and electrochemical properties. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), photoredox catalysis, and as a key component in molecular electronics and sensor development.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): A fundamental component as a sensitizer or redox mediator for efficient light harvesting and electron transfer.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Enables novel, light-driven organic synthesis routes under mild conditions for pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL): Serves as a core emitter in highly sensitive diagnostic assays and biosensor platforms.
• Molecular Electronics: Used in the fabrication of molecular wires, switches, and other nanoscale electronic devices.
• Photocatalytic Water Splitting: Investigated as a catalyst for hydrogen generation, a key process in renewable energy storage.
• Advanced Material Research: A benchmark compound for studying charge transfer dynamics and developing new photofunctional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridyl)Dichlororuthenium(II) Dihydrate
CAS No.	152227-36-6
Molecular Formula	C20H16Cl2N4O2Ru
Molecular Weight	528.35 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) Dihydrate; Ru(bpy)3Cl2·2H2O (common notation); Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride (related complex); Ruthenium tris-bipyridyl chloride; [Ru(bpy)3]Cl2·2H2O; Ruthenium(II) bipyridyl complex; Photo-redox catalyst 1; ECL emitter Ru(bpy)3²⁺ precursor
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Quality Control

Our cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridyl)Dichlororuthenium(II) Dihydrate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support research and industrial standards, with specifications available for reagent, high-purity, and custom grades.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	6.0 - 8.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride Content	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol, acetonitrile

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