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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)
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24852386
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
233-167-5
MDL number:
MFCD00149844
Form:
powder and chunks

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Product Name

Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate, ReagentPlus®

InChI key

BIXNGBXQRRXPLM-UHFFFAOYSA-K

InChI

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

SMILES string

O.Cl[Ru](Cl)Cl

product line

ReagentPlus®

form

powder and chunks

composition

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

reaction suitability

core: ruthenium
reagent type: catalyst

impurities

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

Quality Level

200

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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. 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. 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.

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.

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 %.

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

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Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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MKCZ9415
0000502541
0000502541
MKCZ6311
MKCZ0751

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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)
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)
Synthesis of ruthenium complexes and their catalytic applications: A review
Hafeez J, et al.
Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 15, 104165-104165 (2022)
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]
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