TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

Synonym(s):Ru(BPY)₃;Ruthenium-tris(2,2′-bipyridyl) dichloride;Tris(2,2′-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate

CAS NO.：50525-27-4
Empirical Formula: C30H26ClN6ORu+
Molecular Weight: 623.1
MDL number: MFCD00149670
EINECS: 238-266-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:10:23

TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE Structural

What is TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE?

Chemical properties

red to orange powder or crystals

The Uses of TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

suzuki reaction

The Uses of TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

Tris(2,2'-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate is a catalyst used in light-induced redox reactions. It is an important catalyst in studies towards photochemical water splitting. This product can be used as a catalyst in pharmaceutical research. It is widely applied in fields of photoelectrical chemical components, photovoltaic cells, smart biosensors.

What are the applications of Application

Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate is a catalyst for light-induced redox reactions

General Description

Tris(2,2′-bipyridyl)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate is a metal complex and is used as an luminescent dye. The metal complex in its ground state can be excited by visible light which leads to the formation of a spin-allowed excited state. This excited state undergoes radiationless deactivation very quickly to form spin-forbidden, long-lived luminescent excited state. It is used widely in electroluminescent devices.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise it from water, then from MeOH [Ikezawa et al. J Am Chem Soc 108 1589 1986].

Properties of TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

Melting point:	>300 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	powder
color	Red-orange to red
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
Stability:	Stable, but may discolour upon exposure to light. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	50525-27-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)RUTHENIUM(II) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.