Description

Ruthenium(III) Iodide Hydrate is an inorganic coordination compound of ruthenium in its +3 oxidation state. This material serves as a valuable precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis research, offering a controlled source of ruthenium and iodide ions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the development of novel catalysts, electronic materials, and specialized chemical synthesis.

Application

• Catalysis Research: As a precursor for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous ruthenium-based catalysts used in organic transformations, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.
• Materials Science: In the development of thin films, nanomaterials, and electronic components where ruthenium doping or specific chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes are required.
• Chemical Synthesis: As a starting material or reagent in the preparation of other ruthenium complexes and organometallic compounds for academic and industrial research.
• Electrochemistry: For investigating electrochemical properties and in the fabrication of electrodes or sensing materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceutical research, though specific applications require validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium(III) Iodide Hydrate
CAS No.	208346-20-7
Molecular Formula	RuI3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Anhydrous: 481.78 g/mol)
Synonyms	Ruthenium triiodide hydrate; Ruthenium(3+) triiodide hydrate; Triiodoruthenium hydrate; Ruthenium iodide (RuI3) hydrate; Ruthenium(III) iodide; Ruthenium iodide; CAS 208346-20-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium(III) Iodide Hydrate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay (Ruthenium content), impurity profiles, and physical characterization is provided to guarantee it meets your research and development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Reported on COA
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 50 ppm
Solubility	Partially soluble in water and polar organic solvents

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