Description

1,1'-Diethyl-4,4'-Bipyridinium Dibromide is a high-purity viologen derivative, a class of compounds renowned for their reversible redox properties. This material is critical for applications requiring precise electron transfer and electrochromic behavior. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials, electrochemistry, and as a key intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Electrochromic Devices: As a core component in smart windows, mirrors, and displays due to its distinct color change upon reduction.
• Molecular Electronics & Sensors: Serving as a redox-active mediator or building block in biosensors and molecular switch constructs.
• Energy Storage Research: Investigated for use in novel battery systems and supercapacitors as an electrolyte additive or active material.
• Photocatalysis & Solar Cells: Acting as an electron relay or charge carrier in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and photocatalytic assemblies.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a versatile precursor or catalyst in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies of electron transport chains and as a tool for probing biological redox processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Diethyl-4,4'-Bipyridinium Dibromide
CAS No.	53721-12-3
Molecular Formula	C14H18Br2N2
Molecular Weight	374.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Viologen Dibromide; 1,1'-Diethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Bromide; 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-diethyl-, dibromide; Diethyl Viologen; EV(Br); 1,1'-Diethyl-4,4'-bipyridylium Dibromide; N,N'-Diethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium Dibromide
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Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Diethyl-4,4'-Bipyridinium Dibromide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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