Description

Bis(2,2′-bipyridyl)(4-carboxyl-2,2′-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II)dichloride (CAS No. 68846-36-6) is a high-purity ruthenium-based coordination complex designed for advanced research applications. With the molecular formula C₃₂H₂₄Cl₂N₆O₄Ru, this compound features a ruthenium(II) center coordinated to two 2,2′-bipyridyl ligands and one 4-carboxyl-2,2′-bipyridyl ligand, offering unique photophysical and electrochemical properties. Its carboxylate functional groups enhance solubility in polar solvents and enable further derivatization for surface immobilization or conjugation. Ideal for studies in photochemistry, electrochemistry, and catalysis, this compound is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive experiments. Packaged under inert conditions to maintain stability, it is a valuable tool for researchers exploring solar energy conversion, molecular electronics, and sensor development.

Properties

• CAS Number: 68846-36-6
• Complexity: 703
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-carboxylato-2-pyridyl)pyridine-4-carboxylate;2-(2-pyridyl)pyridine;ruthenium(2+);dihydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H8N2O4.2C10H8N2.2ClH.Ru/c15-11(16)7-1-3-13-9(5-7)10-6-8(12(17)18)2-4-14-10;2*1-3-7-11-9(5-1)10-6-2-4-8-12-10;;;/h1-6H,(H,15,16)(H,17,18);2*1-8H;2*1H;/q;;;;;+2/p-2
• InChI Key: SBFSVUWYOOVGDS-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Exact Mass: 728.027949
• Molecular Formula: C32H24Cl2N6O4Ru
• Molecular Weight: 728.5
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CN=C(C=C1C(=O)[O-])C2=NC=CC(=C2)C(=O)[O-].Cl.Cl.[Ru+2]
• Topological: 158
• Monoisotopic Mass: 728.027949
• Synonyms: Bis(2,2′-bipyridyl)(4-carboxyl-2,2′-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II)dichloride, 68846-36-6

Application

This ruthenium(II) complex is widely used as a photosensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) due to its strong visible light absorption and efficient charge transfer properties. It also serves as a redox-active probe in electrochemical studies and as a catalyst in photochemical reactions. Researchers utilize its luminescent properties for developing optical sensors and imaging agents.

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