Description

Ruthenium, Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-κn1,κn1')[[2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-Dicarboxylato(2-)-κn1,κn1']-, Hydrochloride (1:2), (Oc-6-22)- is a high-purity, coordination complex salt of ruthenium featuring polypyridyl ligands. This compound is a critical redox-active photosensitizer and serves as a foundational material for advanced energy research and device fabrication. It is primarily sought by R&D scientists and material engineers in the fields of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), artificial photosynthesis, and photoelectrochemical systems.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs/Grätzel Cells): As the benchmark N3/N719 dye sensitizer or its precursor for light absorption and electron injection into semiconductor oxides (e.g., TiO2).
• Photocatalysis & Artificial Photosynthesis: As a molecular catalyst or photosensitizer for light-driven water splitting, CO2 reduction, and organic transformations.
• Electrochromic Devices & Smart Windows: As an active layer material due to its reversible color change upon oxidation/reduction.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) & Sensors: As an emissive layer component or a luminescent probe in optoelectronic and sensing applications.
• Advanced Material Research: For synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), supramolecular assemblies, and other functional materials with tailored photophysical properties.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for biomedical applications due to its tunable light absorption and triplet state generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium, Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine-κn1,κn1')[[2,2'-Bipyridine]-4,4'-Dicarboxylato(2-)-κn1,κn1']-, Hydrochloride (1:2), (Oc-6-22)-
CAS No.	68846-36-6
Molecular Formula	C32H26Cl2N8O4Ru
Molecular Weight	782.61 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Bis(isothiocyanato)bis(2,2'-bipyridyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid)ruthenium(II) dihydrochloride; N3 Dye; Ru(dcbpy)2(NCS)2·2HCl; Ruthenium 535-bisTBA; Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA; Solaronix N3; cis-Diisothiocyanato-bis(2,2'-bipyridyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid)ruthenium(II); C106
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Quality Control

Our high-purity ruthenium complex is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for sensitive R&D and device fabrication. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, elemental analysis, and spectroscopic verification (UV-Vis, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent in-house specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified and opened only in a controlled, dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Elemental Analysis	Conforms to theoretical values (±0.4%)
UV-Vis Spectrum	Characteristic absorption maxima present

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