Description

Pentaamminechlororuthenium is a coordination complex of ruthenium, a precious metal, with the chemical formula [Ru(NH₃)₅Cl]²⁺. This compound serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced inorganic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and the development of novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing novel ruthenium-based catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Used in the investigation of electron transfer processes and the development of electrochemical sensors.
• Materials Science: Serves as a building block for constructing coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with specific electronic or catalytic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key starting material in inorganic and organometallic chemistry research for exploring new ruthenium complexes.
• Photochemistry: Investigated for its potential in light-induced electron transfer and photo-catalytic applications.
• Surface Modification: Can be used to attach ruthenium centers to various surfaces for creating functionalized materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentaamminechlororuthenium
CAS No.	21560-19-0
Molecular Formula	H15ClN5Ru
Molecular Weight	261.66 g/mol (for chloride salt, e.g., Cl2)
Synonyms	Chloropentaammineruthenium; Pentaamminechlororuthenium(III) chloride; [Ru(NH3)5Cl]Cl2; Ruthenium pentammine chloride; Pentamminechlororuthenium dichloride; Ammoniaruthenium chloride; Chloropentaammine ruthenium salt
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Quality Control

Our Pentaamminechlororuthenium is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.