Bis(2,2-bipyridyl)dichloroOsmium(II)

• CAT Number: M080847
• CAS Number: 15702-72-4
• Molecular Formula: C20H16N4
• Molecular Weight: 312.38
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Bis(2,2-bipyridyl)dichloroOsmium(II)
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C10H8N2/c2*1-3-7-11-9(5-1)10-6-2-4-8-12-10/h2*1-8H
• InChIKey: XLXJSJOICYRXSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2

Bis(2,2′-bipyridyl)dichloroosmium(II)（Cat No.:M080847）is a coordination complex consisting of an osmium(II) metal center coordinated to two bidentate 2,2′-bipyridine ligands and two chloride ions. With a typically dark red to purple appearance, this compound is studied for its photophysical, redox, and catalytic properties. Its octahedral geometry and ligand field enable electronic transitions that make it useful in electrochemical and photochemical research. It is also explored in the development of light-activated devices, molecular electronics, and luminescent probes. The bipyridine ligands stabilize the osmium center and influence its optical and electronic behavior.