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Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate

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Synonym(s):

Ruthenium trichloride

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Linear Formula:
RuCl3 · xH2O
CAS Number:
14898-67-0
Molecular Weight:
207.43 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
233-167-5
MDL number:
MFCD00149844
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24852386
NACRES:
NA.23
form:
powder and chunks
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Quality Level

200

product line

ReagentPlus®

form

powder and chunks

composition

Degree of hydration, ≤1
Ruthenium content, 40.00-49.00%

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: ruthenium

impurities

≤0.1% Insoluble matter (C=1%, 25% HCl)

SMILES string

O.Cl[Ru](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.H2O.Ru/h3*1H;1H2;/q;;;;+3/p-3

InChI key

BIXNGBXQRRXPLM-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

ReagentPlus® ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate is a versatile and valuable compound in various scientific and industrial applications, particularly due to its catalytic properties and role in material science. Its ability to participate in numerous chemical reactions and processes makes it an essential reagent in both research and practical applications. It comes with black or grey color with insoluble matter ≤ 0.1 %; and % Ruthenium after reduction with Magnesium is 40.00 - 49.00 %.

Application

Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate (RuCl₃·xH₂O) is a versatile compound with several applications across different fields. It can be used as a catalyst hydrogeneation, oxidation reachtions. For example, one of the study has found it as an efficient catalyst for the selective oxidation of fatty alcohols to aldehydes.[1] Due to its excellent conductivity and ability to withstand higher temperature, the product is used in electronics as a precursor for thin film deposition. Thin films of ruthenium and its derivatives are used in the fabrication of memory devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and integrated circuits. It can be used in the preparation of electrodes for electrochemical cells due to its good conductivity and stability. Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate is used in the synthesis of ruthenium nanoparticles, which have applications in catalysis, electronics, and material science. Ruthenium compounds are being researched for their potential use as anticancer agents due to their ability to bind to DNA and inhibit cell proliferation.[2] In addition, ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate is utilized in the field of solar energy. It is used as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). DSSCs are an alternative to traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells with low cost and easy fabrication process. Ruthenium-based dyes absorb light and transfer electrons, initiating the energy conversion process in DSSCs. [3]

Features and Benefits

ReagentPlus® ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate has been designed and tested keeping the requirements of research applications with low insoluble matters, specifications ensuring the material is suitable for high-performance applications and provides consistency in experimental and industrial processes.

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ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H314,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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0000329852
0000359772
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TiO 2 nanotube-supported ruthenium (III) hydrated oxide: A highly active catalyst for selective oxidation of alcohols by oxygen.
Bavykin DV, et al.
J. Catal., 235(1), 10-17 (2005)
Meser M Ali et al.
Journal of nanomedicine & nanotechnology, 10(6), 35248/2157-35248/7439 (2020-01-30)
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have attracted enormous attention in the last couple of decades due to their relatively small size, low cost and minimal environmental impact. DSSCs convert solar energy to electrical energy with the aid of a sensitizing dye.
Won-Hee Kim et al.
Organic letters, 8(12), 2543-2545 (2006-06-02)
An efficient oxidant-free oxidation for a wide range of alcohols was achieved by a recyclable ruthenium catalyst. The catalyst was prepared from readily available reagents by a one-pot synthesis through nanoparticle generation and gelation. [structure: see text]
Cho, C.S. et al.
Tetrahedron Letters, 40, 1499-1499 (1999)
Ruthenium(III) Chloride as an Efficient Catalyst for the Selective Oxidation of Fatty Alcohols to Aldehydes
Nunheim F N, et al.
ChemistrySelect, 8, e202300346-e202300346 (2023)
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