Tris(2,2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(II) chloride hexahydrate
CAS 50525-27-4
Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂ is the founding photoredox catalyst — the visible-light-absorbing complex on which modern photocatalytic synthesis was built, and the standard luminophore in electrochemiluminescence diagnostics.
Typical specification
| Molecular formula | [Ru(C₁₀H₈N₂)₃]Cl₂ · 6H₂O |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 748.62 |
| Assay | ≥ 98% |
| Ruthenium content | ≥ 13.5% |
| Appearance | Red crystalline powder |
| Water solubility | Soluble |
| HS code (export) | 2843900099 |
Lot-specific COA issued with every shipment. SDS and ICP elemental impurity data available on request.
Where Ru(bpy)₃Cl₂·6H₂O is used
Visible-light photoredox catalysis
The reference photocatalyst for single-electron redox chemistry under blue LED irradiation — decarboxylative couplings, radical additions and energy-transfer reactions now routine in pharmaceutical process research.
Electrochemiluminescence diagnostics
The luminophore chemistry behind ECL immunoassay platforms, where labeled Ru(bpy)₃ derivatives generate the detection signal in clinical analyzers.
Storage and shipping
Storage. Store sealed, cool and dry, protected from light.
Shipping. Ships by commercial courier with SDS.
Packaging. 1 g · 5 g · 25 g
Synonyms
- Ruthenium tris(bipyridine) dichloride
- Ru(bpy)3 chloride
- Tris(bipyridyl)ruthenium chloride
- Photoredox catalyst Ru(bpy)3
Frequently asked questions
How is pricing structured?
Quotes reference the day's ruthenium price on assayed contained metal plus a stated conversion charge; ruthenium's low price among PGMs makes it the economical choice wherever it can do the job.
What documentation is included?
Every lot ships with a certificate of analysis stating assayed metal content, plus an English SDS. ICP trace-metal panels are available on request.
Do you take back spent material?
Yes — spent catalyst, coating residues and off-spec lots are assayed on receipt and the recovered ruthenium credited against your next order.