Description

(2,2'-Bipyridyl) (2,2'-Bis (4-tert-Butylpyridine)) Ruthenium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination complex designed for advanced catalytic and photochemical applications. This compound is valued for its role as a high-performance photosensitizer and catalyst precursor, offering excellent stability and tunable redox properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photoredox catalysis, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).

Application

• Photoredox Catalysis: Acts as a key photosensitizer in visible-light-mediated organic transformations, enabling C-C and C-heteroatom bond formations under mild conditions.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Serves as a component in sensitizing dyes for next-generation photovoltaic devices due to its light-harvesting properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the development of phosphorescent emitters and charge-transport materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL): Employed as a coreactant or label in sensitive bioanalytical assays and clinical diagnostics.
• Catalyst Precursor: Provides a ruthenium source for synthesizing specialized catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and polymerization reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for investigating new photophysical processes and developing novel materials in chemistry and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,2'-Bipyridyl) (2,2'-Bis (4-tert-Butylpyridine)) Ruthenium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1821168-34-6
Molecular Formula	C28H36BF4N4Ru
Molecular Weight	623.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Ru(bpy)(dtbpy)(BF4)2; Bis(2,2'-bipyridine)bis(4,4'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) tetrafluoroborate; Ruthenium tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) tetrafluoroborate derivative; [Ru(bpy)(dtbpy)](BF4)2; Photoredox Catalyst 1821168-34-6; Ruthenium polypyridyl complex; Tris-homoleptic ruthenium complex; Light-harvesting ruthenium dye
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Quality Control

Our (2,2'-Bipyridyl) (2,2'-Bis (4-tert-Butylpyridine)) Ruthenium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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