Description

cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(II) Dihydrate is a high-purity coordination complex of ruthenium, a precious metal, with significant utility in advanced materials science and catalysis. This compound serves as a critical precursor and catalyst in the development of next-generation technologies, offering exceptional performance in electron transfer processes. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photovoltaics, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and as a catalyst for specialized organic synthesis.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): A key component as a photosensitizer or redox mediator due to its favorable photophysical and electrochemical properties.
• Electrochemiluminescence (ECL): Used as a coreactant or emitter in ECL-based analytical sensors and diagnostic assays for high-sensitivity detection.
• Photocatalysis: Acts as a homogeneous photocatalyst for challenging organic transformations, including water oxidation and C-H bond activation.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the development of phosphorescent emitters for efficient display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile catalyst or catalyst precursor for oxidation, reduction, and coupling reactions in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for studying electron transfer mechanisms, photochemistry, and the development of new catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(II) Dihydrate
CAS No.	609844-11-3
Molecular Formula	C20H20Cl2N4O2Ru
Molecular Weight	528.37 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) Dihydrate; Ru(bpy)3Cl2·2H2O (common notation); Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride (related complex); Ruthenium bipyridine complex; [Ru(bpy)2Cl2]·2H2O; Ruthenium tris-bipyridyl dichloride; Photoactive ruthenium complex; ECL reagent.
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Quality Control

Every batch of cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(II) Dihydrate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and high performance for research and industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	6.0 - 8.0 % (corresponding to dihydrate)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol, acetonitrile

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