Description

Pentaamminechlororuthenium(III) Chloride is a high-purity coordination compound of ruthenium, serving as a critical precursor in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in providing a well-defined source of the pentammine ruthenium moiety for the preparation of other complex ruthenium compounds and catalysts. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and the development of novel inorganic materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: A key precursor for synthesizing ruthenium-based homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used in the development of redox mediators and electroactive materials for sensors and energy conversion devices.
• Inorganic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for the preparation of other ammine and amine complexes of ruthenium with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for investigating the coordination chemistry, photophysics, and electron transfer properties of ruthenium complexes.
• Material Science: Potential use in the deposition of ruthenium-containing thin films or the creation of molecular assemblies and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaamminechlororuthenium(III) Chloride
CAS No.	18532-87-1
Molecular Formula	[Ru(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
Molecular Weight	309.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloropentaammineruthenium(III) Chloride; Pentaamminechlororuthenium Chloride; Pentamminechlororuthenium(III) Dichloride; [Ru(NH3)5Cl]Cl2; Ruthenium(III) Pentaammine Chloride; Ammoniaruthenium(III) Chloride Complex; Ru-ammine complex
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Quality Control

Our Pentaamminechlororuthenium(III) Chloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water

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