Description

Bis-(2,2',2''-Terpyridine) Ruthenium (II) Chloride is a high-purity coordination complex featuring a ruthenium metal center chelated by two terpyridine ligands. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and photochemical research, valued for its unique redox properties and photoactivity. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of molecular electronics, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and as a building block for supramolecular assemblies.

Application

• Photovoltaic Research & Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Serves as a key component or precursor for light-harvesting sensitizers due to its strong absorption and charge-transfer characteristics.
• Molecular Electronics & Catalysis: Used in the development of electrochromic devices, sensors, and as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and water oxidation reactions.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Acts as a versatile building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), molecular wires, and other functional nanostructures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying electron transfer processes, photophysics, and the development of new catalytic systems.
• Luminescent Materials: Investigated for use in light-emitting electrochemical cells (LEECs) and as phosphorescent dopants or tags.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis-(2,2',2''-Terpyridine) Ruthenium (II) Chloride
CAS No.	168922-04-1
Molecular Formula	C30H22Cl2N6Ru
Molecular Weight	658.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(2,2':6',2''-terpyridine)ruthenium(II) dichloride; Ruthenium tris(2,2'-bipyridine) dichloride (related complex); [Ru(tpy)2]Cl2; Dichlorobis(2,2':6',2''-terpyridine)ruthenium(II); Ruthenium(II) bis(terpyridine) chloride; Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride analog; Ru(tpy)2Cl2
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and advanced material synthesis. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for parameters such as assay, elemental analysis, and spectroscopic purity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified and kept in a desiccator for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis (C,H,N)	Within theoretical range
Solubility	Soluble in common polar organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO, Acetonitrile)

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