Description

Ruthenium, Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-κn1,κn1')[4,4'-([2,2'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-Diyl-κn1,κn1')Bis[Benzoato]]-, Dihydrochloride is a sophisticated, high-purity organometallic coordination complex designed for advanced research and development. This compound is valued for its unique photophysical and electrochemical properties, making it a critical component in cutting-edge material science and catalysis. It is primarily sought by researchers and product developers in the fields of photovoltaics, molecular electronics, and as a precursor for novel catalysts.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): As a key photosensitizer or redox mediator due to its efficient light-harvesting and charge-transfer characteristics.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL): Used as a coreactant or emitter in highly sensitive ECL-based bioassays and clinical diagnostic sensors.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Serving as a potent photocatalyst for organic synthesis under visible light, enabling novel bond-forming reactions.
• Molecular Electronics & Optoelectronics: As a building block for constructing light-emitting devices (OLEDs), sensors, and molecular wires.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: As a precursor for depositing ruthenium-containing thin films or for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: For fundamental studies in photochemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and the development of new catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium, Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-κn1,κn1')[4,4'-([2,2'-Bipyridine]-5,5'-Diyl-κn1,κn1')Bis[Benzoato]]-, Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	1666141-34-9
Molecular Formula	C44H32Cl2N6O4Ru
Molecular Weight	882.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Ru(bpy)2(dcbpy)Cl2; Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) derivative; Ruthenium polypyridyl complex; [Ru(bpy)2(4,4'-(COOH)2bpy)]Cl2; Bis(2,2'-bipyridine)(4,4'-dicarboxy-2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) dichloride; Ruthenium-based photosensitizer; Ru(II)-bipyridine carboxylate complex; EINECS: Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of this high-value organometallic complex is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and performance for sensitive applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems support research and development needs, with specifications that can be aligned with your specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Elemental Analysis (C, H, N)	Within theoretical ± 0.4%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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