Description

Ruthenium Bis(Bipyridine)Dicarboxybipyridine is a high-purity, organometallic coordination complex featuring a ruthenium metal center bound to polypyridine ligands. This compound matters as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and photochemical research, valued for its unique redox properties and light-harvesting capabilities. Industrial and academic researchers in the fields of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), photocatalysis, and molecular electronics need this specialized chemical for developing next-generation sustainable technologies.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Serves as a key component or precursor for sensitizer dyes due to its efficient light absorption and charge transfer properties.
• Photocatalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in light-driven chemical reactions, including water splitting for hydrogen production and organic synthesis.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL): Used as an emitter or coreactant in ECL-based biosensors and diagnostic assays for high-sensitivity detection.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a phosphorescent dopant or electron transport material to enhance device efficiency and color purity.
• Molecular Electronics: Functions as a building block for creating molecular wires, switches, and other nanoscale electronic components.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying electron transfer processes, photophysics, and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium Bis(Bipyridine)Dicarboxybipyridine
CAS No.	64189-97-5
Molecular Formula	C32H24N6O4Ru
Molecular Weight	668.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Ru(bpy)2(dcbpy); Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) dicarboxylate derivative; Ruthenium tris-bipyridine dicarboxylic acid; [Ru(bpy)2(4,4'-(CO2H)2bpy)]2+; N3 Dye analogue; Ruthenium polypyridyl complex; Ru(II)-bipyridine complex; Sensitizer dye precursor
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium Bis(Bipyridine)Dicarboxybipyridine is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with high-purity research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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