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303690

Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride

99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ruthenium(III) chloride hexaammoniate

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Linear Formula:
[Ru(NH3)6]Cl2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
273.15
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
239-342-2
MDL number:
Assay:
99.9% trace metals basis
Form:
solid
Solubility:
H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)
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Quality Segment

assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst

impurities

≤1500.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

solubility

H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)

application(s)

PEM fuel cells
homogeneous catalyst
material synthesis precursor

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N.N.N.N.N.N.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ru++]

InChI

1S/2ClH.6H3N.Ru/h2*1H;6*1H3;/q;;;;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

SHHNQLHKJVODTN-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride is a yellow crystalline coordination compound that is slightly soluble in water. It acts as a catalyst in a wide range of chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, isomerization, and oxidation reactions. It is also used as a redox probe in electroanalytical techniques.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves



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