Description

Ruthenium Red is a distinctive inorganic coordination compound known for its intense red color and specific biological activity. This compound is valued for its role as a selective inhibitor of mitochondrial calcium uptake, making it a critical tool in cellular and physiological research. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, particularly for applications in neuroscience, cardiology, and cell biology studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent and selective inhibitor of the mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU) in studies of cellular calcium signaling and homeostasis.
• Neuroscience Studies: Employed in research on neuronal cell death, excitotoxicity, and the role of mitochondrial calcium in neurodegenerative conditions.
• Cardiology Research: Applied in investigations of ischemia-reperfusion injury, myocardial cell protection, and mitochondrial function in heart tissue.
• Histological Staining: Functions as a classical stain for pectin and mucopolysaccharides in plant and animal tissue samples for microscopic analysis.
• Cell Biology: Utilized to probe calcium-dependent processes, apoptosis, and the interplay between cellular organelles.
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Serves as an inhibitor for certain calcium-dependent enzymes and transporters in mechanistic biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium Red
CAS No.	1307-52-4
Molecular Formula	Ru3O2(NH3)14Cl6 • nH2O
Molecular Weight	786.35 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ammoniated Ruthenium Oxychloride; Ruthenium Oxychloride Ammoniated; Ruthenium Red Chloride; C.I. 77800; Ruthenium, [[(diammine)chlororuthenio]chloride di-μ-oxo-bis[(diammine)chlororuthenium]]; Ammonium Hexachlororuthenate; [Ru3O2(NH3)14]Cl6
EINECS	215-152-5

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium Red is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive research applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and performance in standard assay systems. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, impurity profiles, and other relevant specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark red powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility (in Water)	Partially soluble, forms a colloidal suspension
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.