Description

Os(Bpy)3 (2+) is a high-purity organometallic coordination complex featuring an osmium (II) center coordinated by three 2,2'-bipyridine ligands, resulting in a stable cationic species. This compound is a critical component in advanced photochemical and electrochemical applications due to its exceptional redox stability and long-lived excited states. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemiluminescence (ECL) diagnostics, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and as a photosensitizer or catalyst in organic synthesis.

Application

• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Coreactant: A key component in clinical diagnostic assays and biosensors for high-sensitivity detection.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Functions as a redox shuttle or photosensitizer to enhance charge transfer and device efficiency.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst in organic synthesis for challenging bond-forming reactions under visible light irradiation.
• Luminescent Probes & Labels: Used in bioimaging and cellular studies due to its favorable photophysical properties.
• Fundamental Photochemistry Research: Serves as a model compound for studying electron transfer processes and excited-state dynamics.
• Oxygen Sensing: Employed in the development of optical sensors based on phosphorescence quenching.
• Electrocatalysis: Investigated for its potential in catalytic processes such as water oxidation or CO2 reduction.

Basic Information

Product Name	Os(Bpy)3 (2+)
CAS No.	23648-06-8
Molecular Formula	C30H24N6Os
Molecular Weight	681.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)osmium(II); Tris(bipyridine)osmium(II) hexafluorophosphate; Os(bpy)3(PF6)2; Osmium tris(bipyridyl) complex; Os(bpy)3²⁺; Osmium(II) tris(2,2'-bipyridyl); EINECS 607-899-8
EINECS	607-899-8

Quality Control

Our Os(Bpy)3 (2+) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee the material meets the rigorous standards required for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to dark red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Counter Ion Content	PF6⁻ (by ion chromatography)
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Elemental Analysis	Within theoretical ± 0.4%

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