Description

Potassium Perruthenate is a versatile and powerful inorganic oxidant, valued for its high selectivity and efficiency in organic synthesis. This compound is crucial for facilitating challenging oxidation reactions under mild conditions, offering a cleaner and more controllable alternative to traditional reagents. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial laboratories in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for catalyst development and complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Oxidant: A key reagent for the selective oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, particularly in complex molecule assembly.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of various ruthenium-based homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the synthesis and surface modification of advanced inorganic materials and nanomaterials.
• Electrochemical Studies: Employed in research on electrocatalysis and the development of fuel cell components.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a staining agent or oxidant in specific histochemical and analytical procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Perruthenate
CAS No.	10378-50-4
Molecular Formula	KRuO4
Molecular Weight	204.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Ruthenate(VII); Potassium Tetraoxoruthenate(VII); Perruthenic Acid Potassium Salt; KRuO4; Potassium Hyperruthenate
EINECS	233-847-7

Quality Control

Our Potassium Perruthenate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KRuO4)	≥ 98.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %

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