Description

Tris(2,2'-Bipyridyl)Ruthenium(II) Chloride Hexahydrate is a high-purity coordination complex renowned for its exceptional photophysical and electrochemical properties. This compound serves as a critical precursor and standard in advanced materials science and analytical chemistry. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photovoltaics, chemiluminescence, and electrochemiluminescence (ECL) diagnostics.

Application

• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Reagents: A core component in clinical diagnostic assays and biosensors, where it acts as a highly sensitive luminescent label.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Used as a photosensitizer or a component in redox electrolytes to enhance light absorption and electron transfer efficiency.
• Photocatalysis & Organic Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst in visible-light-driven organic transformations and water-splitting reactions for hydrogen production.
• Chemical Sensing & Oxygen Detection: Utilized in optical sensor films and probes due to its oxygen-quenchable luminescence.
• Fundamental Research: A standard reference material for studying electron transfer processes, photophysics, and the properties of ruthenium polypyridyl complexes.
• Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells (LECs): Functions as an emissive material in thin-film electroluminescent devices.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tris(2,2'-Bipyridyl)Ruthenium(II) Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	50525-27-4
Molecular Formula	C30H30Cl2N6Ru · 6H2O
Molecular Weight	784.65 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 640.53 g/mol)
Synonyms	Tris(bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate; Ru(bpy)3Cl2·6H2O; Ruthenium tris(2,2'-bipyridyl) dichloride hexahydrate; [Ru(bpy)3]Cl2·6H2O; Tris(2,2'-dipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride; Ruthenium(II) tris(2,2'-bipyridine) chloride
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2,2'-Bipyridyl)Ruthenium(II) Chloride Hexahydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectrophotometric purity assessment and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific properties 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to reddish-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
UV-Vis Absorption	Characteristic peaks at ~452 nm (MLCT band)
Water Content (KF)	12.0 - 14.5% (Theoretical for Hexahydrate: 13.8%)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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