Description

Ruthenium Carbonyl CAS NO 15243-33-1 is a versatile organometallic compound and a crucial precursor in advanced catalytic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to serve as a highly efficient catalyst and catalyst precursor for a wide range of chemical transformations, including hydroformylation, hydrogenation, and carbonylation reactions. This makes it an essential material for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale production in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and petrochemical sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for hydroformylation and hydrogenation reactions in fine chemical synthesis.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) source for depositing ruthenium or ruthenium oxide thin films in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.
• Homogeneous Catalysis in organic synthesis, facilitating carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation.
• Research & Development of novel catalytic systems and organometallic complexes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fuel Cell Research as a component in the development of electrocatalysts for energy conversion applications.
• Specialty Polymerization catalyst for producing polymers with specific architectural features.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium Carbonyl
CAS No.	15243-33-1
Molecular Formula	C5O5Ru
Molecular Weight	241.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacarbonylruthenium; Ruthenium pentacarbonyl; Ruthenium carbonyl (Ru(CO)5); Dicarbonyltricarbonylruthenium; Ruthenium(0) pentacarbonyl; Ruthenium carbonyl pentamer; EINECS 239-265-6
EINECS	239-265-6

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium Carbonyl is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, metal content, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system adheres to industry best practices, and we can support requirements for cGMP and ISO standards where applicable for specific grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 40.0 %
Purity (by GC or HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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