Description

Ruthenium(II III) Mu-Oxoacetate Trihydrate is a high-purity coordination compound of ruthenium, serving as a versatile and critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its unique mixed-valence state and oxo-bridged structure make it a valuable source of ruthenium for research and industrial processes requiring precise metal incorporation. This compound is essential for chemists and material scientists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, electrochemistry, and the development of novel inorganic polymers and nanomaterials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous catalysts used in oxidation reactions, hydrogenation, and C-H activation.
• Electrochemical Research: Used in the development of electrodes and electro-catalytic systems for fuel cells and water-splitting applications.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor for depositing ruthenium oxide (RuO₂) thin films or nanoparticles for supercapacitors and resistive memory devices.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a source compound in CVD processes for creating ruthenium-containing coatings and layers on semiconductors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating ruthenium chemistry, mixed-valence compounds, and polynuclear metal complexes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceutical research, leveraging ruthenium's catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium(II III) Mu-Oxoacetate Trihydrate
CAS No.	308847-84-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
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Synonyms	Di-μ-oxo-tetraacetato-diruthenium(III,II) Trihydrate; Tetrakis(acetato)di-μ-oxodiruthenium(II,III) Trihydrate; Ruthenium Acetate Oxide Trihydrate; Diruthenium Tetraacetate Oxide Trihydrate; Mixed-Valence Ruthenium Oxoacetate; Ru2(OAc)4O·3H2O; [Ru2O(OAc)4]·3H2O
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium(II III) Mu-Oxoacetate Trihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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) under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation, as the compound is easily oxidized. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ruthenium content)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, acetic acid

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