Description

Dicarbonyldichlororuthenium is a versatile organometallic compound widely used as a catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key chemical transformations, including carbonylation and hydrogenation reactions, with high efficiency and selectivity. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials industries who require reliable, high-purity ruthenium complexes for process development and production.

Application

• Precursor for homogeneous catalysis, particularly in carbonylation and hydroformylation reactions.
• Catalyst in organic synthesis for the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Starting material for the synthesis of more complex ruthenium-based organometallic catalysts.
• Use in materials science research for the deposition of ruthenium-containing thin films.
• Intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of novel synthetic pathways.
• Component in specialized electrochemical and photochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicarbonyldichlororuthenium
CAS No.	16369-40-7
Molecular Formula	C2Cl2O2Ru
Molecular Weight	248.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium dicarbonyl dichloride; Dichlorodicarbonylruthenium; Ruthenium(II) carbonyl chloride; Carbonylruthenium chloride; Dichlorodicarbonylruthenium(II); Dicarbonyldichlororuthenium(II); Ru(CO)2Cl2; Ruthenium carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our Dicarbonyldichlororuthenium is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 40.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF)

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