Description

Pentaammineaquaruthenium is a coordination complex of ruthenium featuring an aqua ligand and five ammine ligands. This compound serves as a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and the development of novel coordination polymers.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing ruthenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as a model compound for investigating electron transfer processes and redox behavior of ruthenium ammine complexes.
• Materials Science: Used in the synthesis of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with potential applications in gas storage or sensing.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A key starting material for exploring new ruthenium chemistry and developing specialized reagents.
• Spectroscopic Standards: Can be employed as a reference compound in various spectroscopic techniques due to its defined structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaammineaquaruthenium
CAS No.	21393-88-4
Molecular Formula	[Ru(NH3)5(H2O)]2+ (typically as a salt, e.g., chloride, sulfate)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies by counterion)
Synonyms	Aquapentaammineruthenium(II) salt; Pentaammineaquaruthenium(II) ion; [Ru(NH3)5(OH2)]2+; Ruthenium pentammine aqua complex; Pentaammineaquaruthenium cation; Aquopentaammineruthenium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentaammineaquaruthenium products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support research and development requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid (color varies by salt form)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 95% (by ICP-OES/AAS)
Purity (HPLC/CE)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details

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