Abstract
A new ruthenium (II) [Ru(4,4-dichloro-2,2-bipy)3Cl2 complex has been synthesized using a new procedural method. The complex was characterized by NMR, IR, and UV-Vis. After purification through column chromatography with alumnia, the percent yield was 60.39%. Electrochemistry data confirmed the presence of Ruthenium-bipyridine bonds, very similar to electrochemical data of [Ru(bpy)3]Cl2. The quantum yield of the [Ru(4,4-dichloro-2,2-bipy)3Cl2 complex was calculated after comparing with calibrated standards. This complex will be used to improve the photosensitizing properties of the complex by adding auxiliary ligands to the chlorinated bipyridine group.
Faculty Sponsors
Dr. Dimitri Giarikos
Project Type
Event
Location
Alvin Sherman Library
Start Date
4-7-2017 12:00 AM
End Date
4-7-2017 12:00 AM
Synthesis and Characterization of tris(4,4-dichloro-2,2-bipyridine) Ruthenium (II)
Alvin Sherman Library
A new ruthenium (II) [Ru(4,4-dichloro-2,2-bipy)3Cl2 complex has been synthesized using a new procedural method. The complex was characterized by NMR, IR, and UV-Vis. After purification through column chromatography with alumnia, the percent yield was 60.39%. Electrochemistry data confirmed the presence of Ruthenium-bipyridine bonds, very similar to electrochemical data of [Ru(bpy)3]Cl2. The quantum yield of the [Ru(4,4-dichloro-2,2-bipy)3Cl2 complex was calculated after comparing with calibrated standards. This complex will be used to improve the photosensitizing properties of the complex by adding auxiliary ligands to the chlorinated bipyridine group.
