Description

Roussin's Red Salt is a well-characterized inorganic coordination compound, a valuable source of nitrosyl ligands. This material is significant for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of other metal nitrosyl complexes and as a reagent in chemical research exploring nitric oxide (NO) chemistry. It is primarily sought by researchers and development chemists in the fields of inorganic synthesis, catalysis, and materials science. The product is supplied under the identifier CAS NO 58204-17-4.

Application

• Precursor for Metal Nitrosyl Complexes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing various organometallic and coordination compounds containing nitrosyl groups.
• Research Reagent in NO Chemistry: Used in academic and industrial laboratories to study nitric oxide transfer reactions, bonding, and reactivity.
• Catalysis Development: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in reactions where nitrosyl or sulfide ligands play a key role.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of novel inorganic materials and clusters with specific electronic or magnetic properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic studies (e.g., IR, Raman) due to its distinct vibrational signatures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Roussin's Red Salt
CAS No.	58204-17-4
Molecular Formula	Fe4S3(NO)7
Molecular Weight	569.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium tetrathionitrosylferrate; Tetrakis(μ3-sulfido)-heptanitrosyl-tetraferrate(1-) ammonium salt; Roussinate; Roussin's red ammonium salt; Nitrosyl iron sulfide cluster; [Fe4(NO)7S3]NH4; Heptanitrosyltetra-μ3-sulfidotetraferrate(1-) ammonium
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Quality Control

Our Roussin's Red Salt is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including purity assay and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)

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