Description

cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(II) Hydrate is a high-purity coordination complex of ruthenium, widely recognized for its role as a key precursor in photochemistry and catalysis. This compound is valued for its unique photophysical and redox properties, making it indispensable for advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by the chemical synthesis, materials science, and academic research sectors for applications in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), photocatalysis, and as a molecular probe.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Serves as a critical precursor for synthesizing ruthenium-based photosensitizers, which are central to light absorption and electron injection processes.
• Photocatalysis: Used in the development of catalysts for light-driven organic transformations, including water splitting and pollutant degradation.
• Electrochemistry & Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of electrochemical sensors and modified electrodes due to its well-defined redox behavior.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for studying electron transfer mechanisms, photophysics, and the synthesis of novel coordination complexes.
• Material Science: Utilized in the preparation of advanced functional materials, such as molecular wires and light-emitting devices (LEDs).
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a model compound for investigating homogeneous catalysis mechanisms involving ruthenium centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(II) Hydrate
CAS No.	98014-14-3
Molecular Formula	C20H16Cl2N4ORu • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 520.34 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) hydrate; Ru(bpy)3Cl2 precursor; Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride related complex; cis-[Ru(bpy)2Cl2]•xH2O; Dichlorobis(2,2'-bipyridine-N,N')ruthenium hydrate; Ruthenium bipyridine complex; Light-harvesting complex precursor; 2,2'-Bipyridine, dichlorobis-, ruthenium complex
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Quality Control

Our cis-Bis(2,2'-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(II) Hydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, UV-Vis). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms

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