Description

Tris(2,2'-Bipyridine)Cobalt(III) Tris(Hexafluorophosphate) is a high-purity coordination complex salt featuring a cobalt(III) metal center coordinated by three bipyridine ligands. This compound matters as a versatile and stable precursor for advanced materials science and catalysis research, offering a well-defined redox-active center. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemistry, photovoltaics, and molecular electronics for developing catalysts, sensors, and light-harvesting assemblies.

Application

• Electrocatalyst Precursor: Used in the development of molecular catalysts for water oxidation and CO₂ reduction reactions.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Serves as a redox shuttle or a component in sensitizer systems for next-generation photovoltaic devices.
• Photocatalysis: Employed in homogeneous photocatalytic systems for organic transformations under visible light irradiation.
• Electrochromic Materials: A key component in the synthesis of materials that change color in response to an electrical stimulus.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized as a building block for constructing selective luminescent or electrochemical sensors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying electron transfer processes and supramolecular chemistry.
• Reference Compound: Acts as a standard in spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis due to its well-characterized properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2,2'-Bipyridine)Cobalt(III) Tris(Hexafluorophosphate)
CAS No.	28277-53-4
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₂₄CoF₁₈N₆P₃
Molecular Weight	969.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(bipyridine)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate; Cobalt(III) tris(2,2'-bipyridine) tris(hexafluorophosphate); [Co(bpy)₃](PF₆)₃; Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)cobalt(III) hexafluorophosphate; Co(bpy)₃(PF₆)₃; Hexafluorophosphate tris(2,2'-bipyridine-N,N')cobalt(3+); Cobalt, tris(2,2'-bipyridine-κN¹,κN¹')-, (OC-6-11)-, hexafluorophosphate (1:3)
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2,2'-Bipyridine)Cobalt(III) Tris(Hexafluorophosphate) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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