Description

1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-Bipyridinium Bishexafluorophosphate is a high-purity organic salt, specifically a viologen derivative, known for its excellent electrochemical properties. This compound is a critical precursor and functional material in advanced research and industrial applications where precise redox behavior is required. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochromic devices, organic electronics, and as a key component in supramolecular chemistry and catalysis.

Application

• Electrochromic Materials: A key component in the formulation of smart windows, displays, and mirrors due to its reversible color change upon redox cycling.
• Organic Electronics: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaic cells as a charge transport or doping agent.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing molecular machines, sensors, and as a redox-active ligand in catalytic systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as an electron transfer mediator or redox indicator in various electrochemical sensors and biosensors.
• Energy Storage: Investigated for use in next-generation battery technologies, including redox flow batteries, owing to its stable redox couples.
• Photocatalysis: Acts as an electron relay or sacrificial agent in photocatalytic water splitting and organic synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-Bipyridinium Bishexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	67994-95-0
Molecular Formula	C12H14N2·2PF6
Molecular Weight	492.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Viologen Bis(hexafluorophosphate); Paraquat Bis(hexafluorophosphate); 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dihexafluorophosphate; N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium bis(hexafluorophosphate); MV(PF6)2; PQ(PF6)2; 4,4'-Bipyridinium, 1,1'-dimethyl-, bis(hexafluorophosphate)(1-)
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Quality Control

Our 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-Bipyridinium Bishexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and specialty chemical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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.