Description

Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride is a coordination compound featuring a ruthenium metal center surrounded by six ammine ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor in inorganic synthesis and materials science, particularly for generating other ruthenium complexes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, electrochemistry, and advanced material development.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and other organic transformations.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used in the development of electrodes and the study of electron transfer processes due to the well-defined redox chemistry of ruthenium.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for depositing ruthenium-containing thin films or for incorporating ruthenium into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other nanostructured materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research to explore new coordination chemistry and the photophysical properties of ruthenium complexes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Provides a source of ruthenium for the preparation of more complex organometallic compounds and reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride
CAS No.	15305-72-3
Molecular Formula	[Ru(NH3)6]Cl2
Molecular Weight	309.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexaammineruthenium Dichloride; Ruthenium Hexammine Chloride; Hexaammine Ruthenium(II) Chloride; Ruthenium(2+) Hexaammine Dichloride; [Ru(NH3)6]Cl2; Dichlorohexaammineruthenium; Hexaammineruthenium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride is produced and handled under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters is provided to guarantee the material meets your research or process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ruthenium basis)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, yellow solution

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