CAS 14323-06-9 Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate

Synonyms

RUTHENIUM TRIS(2,2`-BIPYRIDYL)CHLORIDE; RUTHENIUM TRIS(2,2'-BIPYRIDYL)CHLORIDE; KS-00000IV9; 14323-06-9; AKOS015913939; RU(PHEN)3CL2;

IUPAC Name

dichlororuthenium;2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine;

Molecular Weight

640.534g/mol

Molecular Formula

C30H24Cl2N6Ru;

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.C1=CC=NC(=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2.Cl[Ru]Cl;

InChI

InChI=1S/3C10H8N2.2ClH.Ru/c3*1-3-7-11-9(5-1)10-6-2-4-8-12-10;;;/h3*1-8H;2*1H;/q;;;;;+2/p-2;

InChI Key

SJFYGUKHUNLZTK-UHFFFAOYSA-L;

Complexity

123

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

238-266-7

Exact Mass

640.048g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

640.048g/mol

Rotatable Bond Count

Topological Polar Surface Area

77.3A^2

Application

Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate is a versatile compound primarily utilized for its oxygen-sensitive fluorescent properties, making it invaluable in measuring oxygen concentrations within microfluidic chips. Beyond its use as a stain, this compound also serves as a catalyst in light-induced redox reactions and is crucial for research into photochemical water splitting. The broad applicability of this compound extends to the development of photoelectrical chemical components, photovoltaic cells, and smart biosensors. Its ability to be excited by visible light and generate a long-lived luminescent state further enhances its utility in electroluminescent devices.

January 24, 2025

Excellent Catalyst for Photochemical Applications

Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate was perfect for my research on oxygen detection in microfluidic chips. Its luminescent properties and versatility in photochemical studies greatly enhanced our experimental efficacy.