RUTHENIUM(III) CHLORIDE HYDRATE(1:?), CAS No. 14898-67-0

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14898-67-0

Catalog No. EBD3039802

CAS 14898-67-0

Name RUTHENIUM(III) CHLORIDE HYDRATE(1:?)

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Basic Information

Synonyms: RUTHENIUM(III) CHLORIDE HYDRATE(1:?) RUODIUMCHLORIDEHYDRATE ACTIVEOXIDATIVEALUMINUM RUTHENIUMCHLORIDEHYDRATERU RUTHENIUMCHLORIDEHYDRATE ACTIVATEDALUMIN(I)UMOXIDE RUTHENIUMCHLORIDE,HYDROUS RUTHENIUM(+3)CHLORIDEHYDRATE RUTHENIUMTRICHLORIDEHYDRATE trichlororutheniumhydrate(1:1) ruthenium(3+)chloridehydrate(1:3:1)

Molecular Formula: Cl3H2ORu

Molecular Weight: 225.44

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Optoelectronic Functional Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Catalysts and Ligands > Metal Catalysts

Product Description:

Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate is an inorganic coordination compound, typically represented as RuCl₃·xH₂O. It is a dark brown to black solid, hygroscopic, and soluble in water and polar organic solvents. The exact composition of the hydrate can vary, affecting its physical properties and reactivity. This compound is a highly versatile precursor in materials science and catalysis. In materials chemistry, it is a key starting material for synthesizing ruthenium-based complexes used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other photoelectronic devices. Its ability to form stable coordination complexes with various ligands makes it invaluable for creating functional photonic materials. In synthetic chemistry, it serves as a prominent catalyst or catalyst precursor for a wide range of organic transformations, including oxidation reactions, olefin metathesis (when combined with specific carbene ligands), and hydrogenation processes. Handling requires caution due to its potential toxicity and irritant properties. It should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture. Its dual role as a material precursor and a catalytic agent underscores its importance in both advanced material fabrication and modern synthetic methodology development.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: >300°C

Solubility: soluble

Safety Information

Packing Level: II

Hazard Category: 8

Transport Codes: 3260

Analytical Data

Appearance: powder