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Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate (CAS 50525-27-4)

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Alternate Names:
Ru(BPY)3; Ruthenium-tris(2,2′-bipyridyl) dichloride; Tris(2,2′-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate
Application:
Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate is a catalyst for light-induced redox reactions
CAS Number:
50525-27-4
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
748.62
Molecular Formula:
C30H24N6Ru•2Cl•6H2O
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Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate is a compound that functions as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. Its mechanism of action involves acting as a photochemical sensitizer, facilitating the transfer of electrons in redox reactions. Tris(2,2′-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(Ii) Hexahydrate is known to efficiently absorb visible light and transfer the energy to other molecules, initiating the desired chemical transformations. Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate is particularly useful in photochemical processes, where its ability to sensitize the reaction under light irradiation is exploited. Its mechanism of action involves the excitation of the ruthenium complex by light, leading to the generation of reactive intermediates that drive the desired chemical reactions. Tris(2,2′-Bipyridine)Dichlororuthenium(Ii) Hexahydrate′s role in facilitating photochemical reactions may be useful in various research and development applications, where the manipulation of light-induced processes is of interest.


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Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate, 250 mg

sc-253787
250 mg
$39.00

Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)dichlororuthenium(II) hexahydrate, 1 g

sc-253787A
1 g
$95.00