CIS-DICHLOROBIS(2,2/'-BIPYRIDINE)RUTHENIUM (II) DIHYDRATE, 99

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  • CAT Number: M085196
  • CAS Number: 15746-57-3
  • Molecular Formula: C20H20Cl2N4O2Ru
  • Molecular Weight: 520.37
  • Purity: ≥95%
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cis-Dichlorobis(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) dihydrate (Cat No.: M085196) is a coordination complex featuring a ruthenium(II) metal center bound to two 2,2′-bipyridine ligands and two chloride ions in a cis configuration, with two water molecules of hydration. This deep red to purple crystalline solid is widely studied for its photophysical and electrochemical properties. It serves as a precursor to luminescent and redox-active ruthenium complexes used in solar energy conversion, photoredox catalysis, and molecular electronics, and is valuable in coordination chemistry and supramolecular design.


CAS Number 15746-57-3
Molecular Formula C20H20Cl2N4O2Ru
Purity ≥95%
Storage -80°C
IUPAC Name dichlororuthenium;2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine;dihydrate
InChI InChI=1S/2C10H8N2.2ClH.2H2O.Ru/c2*1-3-7-11-9(5-1)10-6-2-4-8-12-10;;;;;/h2*1-8H;2*1H;2*1H2;/q;;;;;;+2/p-2
InChIKey NHKTUSUPCAKVHT-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.O.O.Cl[Ru]Cl
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