Description

(2,2'-Bipyridine)Bis(1,10-Phenanthroline)Ruthenium(2+) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is a high-purity, organometallic coordination complex featuring a ruthenium(II) center with a distinctive polypyridyl ligand environment. This compound matters for its exceptional photophysical and electrochemical properties, making it a critical material for advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photovoltaics, electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensing, and molecular electronics, where it serves as a key photosensitizer, catalyst, or luminescent probe.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): As a highly efficient photosensitizer for light-harvesting and electron injection.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) Systems: As a core luminophore in clinical diagnostic assays and biosensor development.
• Photocatalysis: For driving light-induced chemical reactions, including water splitting and organic synthesis.
• Molecular Electronics & Optoelectronics: As a functional component in light-emitting devices (LEDs) and molecular switches.
• Advanced Material Research: For studying electron transfer processes and developing new photofunctional materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: As a reference standard or probe in spectroscopic and electrochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,2'-Bipyridine)Bis(1,10-Phenanthroline)Ruthenium(2+) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate)
CAS No.	60828-39-9
Molecular Formula	C₃₄H₂₄F₁₂N₆P₂Ru
Molecular Weight	964.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium tris(2,2'-bipyridine) hexafluorophosphate (common misnomer); Ru(bpy)₂(phen)(PF₆)₂; Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate (related complex); Ruthenium(II) tris-bipyridyl hexafluorophosphate; [Ru(bpy)₂(phen)](PF₆)₂; Ru(bpy)2(phen)(PF6)2; Electrochemiluminescence reagent; ECL luminophore
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Quality Control

Our (2,2'-Bipyridine)Bis(1,10-Phenanthroline)Ruthenium(2+) Bis(Hexafluorophosphate) is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key spectroscopic properties are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to reddish-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
UV-Vis Spectrum	Conforms to reference
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.