Description

Tris(1,10-Phenanthroline)Cobalt(II) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is a coordination complex salt featuring a cobalt(II) center chelated by three phenanthroline ligands. This compound is valued for its distinctive redox-active and photophysical properties, making it a critical reagent in advanced materials research and analytical chemistry. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the fields of electrochemistry, catalysis, and molecular electronics for its role as a mediator, dopant, or spectroscopic probe.

Application

• Electrochemical Research: Used as a redox mediator or reference compound in the study of electron transfer processes and the development of sensors.
• Catalysis Development: Serves as a precursor or model complex for investigating cobalt-based catalytic systems in organic synthesis.
• Materials Science: Employed as a dopant or building block in the fabrication of thin films, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Spectroscopic Studies: Utilized as a standard or probe in UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy due to its characteristic absorption and emission properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key chemical for fundamental research in coordination chemistry and for prototyping new technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(1,10-Phenanthroline)Cobalt(II) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate)
CAS No.	31876-74-1
Molecular Formula	C36H24CoF12N6P2
Molecular Weight	889.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(1,10-phenanthroline)cobalt(II) hexafluorophosphate; Cobalt tris(1,10-phenanthroline) bis(hexafluorophosphate); [Co(phen)3](PF6)2; Tris(o-phenanthroline)cobalt(II) diphosphate hexafluoride; Tris(1,10-phenanthroline-N,N')cobalt(2+) bis(hexafluorophosphate); Co(phen)3(PF6)2; Cobalt(II) tris(1,10-phenanthroline) hexafluorophosphate salt
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Quality Control

Our Tris(1,10-Phenanthroline)Cobalt(II) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.