Description

Roussin Red Methyl Ester is a coordination complex of iron, sulfur, and nitric oxide, recognized for its distinctive color and role as a nitric oxide donor. This compound is significant for researchers and industrial chemists exploring the biological signaling properties of nitric oxide or developing novel materials. It is primarily needed by professionals in pharmaceutical research, chemical synthesis, and advanced material science for applications requiring controlled NO release.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a model nitric oxide (NO) donor compound to study vasodilation, cell signaling pathways, and potential therapeutic effects.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized reagent or precursor in the synthesis of other metal-nitrosyl complexes and sulfur-containing compounds.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated for its potential catalytic properties in various organic transformation reactions due to its unique iron-sulfur-nitrosyl core.
• Material Science: Studied for incorporation into polymers or coatings where controlled nitric oxide release is desired for specific surface properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic studies (IR, UV-Vis) of metal nitrosyls.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized in laboratory experiments to understand the interactions and stability of Roussin's salts in biological matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Roussin Red Methyl Ester
CAS No.	16071-96-8
Molecular Formula	C4H12Fe2N4O6S2
Molecular Weight	356.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Roussin's Red Methyl Ester; Methyl Ester of Roussin's Red Salt; Tetrakis(μ2-methanethiolato)bis(dinitrosyliron); Bis(μ-methanethiolato)tetranitrosyldiiron; Iron dimer with methyl mercaptan and nitric oxide; Di-μ-methylthio-bis(nitrosyliron); [Fe2(SCH3)2(NO)4]
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Quality Control

Our Roussin Red Methyl Ester is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results 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) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, DMF, chloroform)

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