Description

Chloropentaammineruthenium(II) Chloride is a coordination complex of ruthenium featuring an ammine ligand sphere, valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced inorganic synthesis and catalysis research. This compound is particularly significant for the development of novel ruthenium-based catalysts and materials due to its well-defined structure and reactivity. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, and the preparation of specialized electronic or photonic materials.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Serves as a key precursor for synthesizing novel ruthenium complexes used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Material Science: Used in the development of ruthenium-containing thin films, nanoparticles, and coordination polymers for electronic and optical applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental starting material for investigating the properties and reactivities of ammine-ruthenium complexes.
• Synthesis of Derivatives: Acts as a building block for preparing more complex ruthenium compounds with tailored ligands for specific catalytic cycles.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in analytical chemistry for method development and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloropentaammineruthenium(II) Chloride
CAS No.	137729-23-8
Molecular Formula	[Ru(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
Molecular Weight	309.61 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Pentaamminechlororuthenium(II) Chloride; Chloropentaammineruthenium Chloride; [Ru(NH3)5Cl]Cl2; Ruthenium Ammine Chloride Complex; Pentaaquaruthenium(II) Chloride (related); Ammoniated Ruthenium Chloride; Ru-ammine complex
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Quality Control

Our Chloropentaammineruthenium(II) 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 research and 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline or microcrystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Chloride Content (Titration)	Conforms to theoretical

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