Description

Ru(Bpy)3(Bf4)2 CAS NO 63950-81-2 is a high-purity organometallic coordination compound, specifically a ruthenium(II) tris(bipyridine) complex with tetrafluoroborate counterions. This compound is valued for its exceptional photophysical and electrochemical properties, making it a critical material in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photovoltaics, electrochemistry, and materials science for applications such as dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), light-emitting devices (LEECs/OLEDs), and as a photoredox catalyst.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Functions as a highly efficient photosensitizer or redox mediator due to its strong visible light absorption and long-lived excited state.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL) & Biosensing: Serves as a core luminophore in ECL-based analytical assays and diagnostic sensors, prized for its stability and intense emission.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Used as a robust and versatile catalyst in organic synthesis for facilitating challenging bond-forming reactions under mild, visible-light conditions.
• Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells (LEECs): Acts as the active emissive layer material, enabling efficient and low-voltage light-emitting devices.
• Fundamental Photophysical Studies: Employed as a standard reference compound in academic and industrial research to study electron transfer, energy transfer, and luminescence processes.
• Oxygen Sensing & Imaging: Utilized in optical sensor films and probes for measuring oxygen concentration in biological and industrial environments, leveraging its oxygen-quenchable luminescence.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ru(Bpy)3(Bf4)2
CAS No.	63950-81-2
Molecular Formula	C30H24B2F8N6Ru
Molecular Weight	748.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) bis(tetrafluoroborate); Ru(bpy)3(BF4)2; Ruthenium tris(bipyridyl) tetrafluoroborate; Tris(bipyridine)ruthenium(II) tetrafluoroborate; Ru(bpy)3[BF4]2; Ru(bpy)3²⁺ 2BF4⁻; Ru(bpy)3(TFB)2; Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate analog (common alternative salt)
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Quality Control

Our Ru(Bpy)3(Bf4)2 is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy for photophysical validation, and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee the material meets the stringent requirements for research and advanced applications.

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. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
UV-Vis Absorption	λmax ~452 nm (in acetonitrile)
Fluorescence Emission	λmax ~610 nm (in acetonitrile)
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.