Description

1,1',2,2',6,6'-Hexamethyl-4,4'-Bipyridiniumbis(Tetrafluoroborate) is a specialized organic salt belonging to the bipyridinium family, known for its unique electrochemical and photochemical properties. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochromic devices, organic electronics, and as a precursor for viologen derivatives used in catalysis and energy storage applications.

Application

• Electrochromic Materials: A critical component in the formulation of smart windows, mirrors, and displays due to its reversible color change upon redox reactions.
• Organic Electronics: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs) as a charge-transport or doping material.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Serves as a photosensitizer or electron-transfer mediator in photocatalytic organic synthesis under visible light.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use in next-generation battery systems, including organic redox flow batteries, as an electroactive species.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for synthesizing more complex viologen-based ionic liquids, polymers, and supramolecular assemblies.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in electrochemical sensing and spectroscopic analysis methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1',2,2',6,6'-Hexamethyl-4,4'-Bipyridiniumbis(Tetrafluoroborate)
CAS No.	42559-25-1
Molecular Formula	C22H28B2F8N2
Molecular Weight	502.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethylviologen Bis(Tetrafluoroborate); 1,1',2,2',6,6'-Hexamethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dibromide (precursor form); HMV(BF4)2; 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1',2,2',6,6'-hexamethyl-, bis(tetrafluoroborate); Dimethylviologen derivative; N,N'-Dimethyl-2,2',6,6'-tetramethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium bis(tetrafluoroborate); Viologen salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,1',2,2',6,6'-Hexamethyl-4,4'-Bipyridiniumbis(Tetrafluoroborate) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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