Description

Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Ruthenium (II) is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a ruthenium β-diketonate complex, valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material deposition processes. Its core value proposition lies in delivering consistent, high-purity ruthenium sources essential for creating uniform, high-performance thin films in semiconductor and nanotechnology applications. This product is critically needed by manufacturers and R&D teams in the electronics industry, particularly for atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of ruthenium-based films, as well as by researchers in catalysis and materials science.

Application

• Thin Film Deposition Precursor: A key volatile source for Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) of ruthenium and ruthenium oxide thin films.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the fabrication of advanced logic and memory devices, including DRAM capacitors and copper diffusion barrier/seed layers.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst precursor or model compound in homogeneous catalysis studies for organic synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.
• Nanomaterials Synthesis: Employed in the bottom-up synthesis of ruthenium nanoparticles and nanostructures with controlled size and morphology.
• Electrode & Coating Materials: For developing conductive coatings, electrodes for electrochemical applications, and corrosion-resistant surfaces.
• Optical and Photonic Materials: Potential use in the development of materials with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Ruthenium (II)
CAS No.	329735-79-7
Molecular Formula	C26H42O4Ru
Molecular Weight	515.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium(II) bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate) (1,5-cyclooctadiene); Ru(tmhd)2(cod); (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)ruthenium(II); Bis(dipivaloylmethanato)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium(II); Ru(DPM)2(COD); Ruthenium COD tmhd; Ruthenium ALD precursor; Ruthenium CVD precursor
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-Heptanedionato)(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Ruthenium (II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding electronic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis, to meet stringent industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is easily oxidized; ensure containers are properly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ru content)	≥ 19.6% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total (Na, K, Ca, Fe, etc.)

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