Description

Ruthenium(+2) Cation Dibromide CAS NO 59201-36-4 is an inorganic coordination compound featuring a ruthenium(II) center coordinated by bromide ligands. This material matters as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science research. It is needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers specializing in organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, and the development of novel electronic or photonic materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and oxidation processes.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing ruthenium-based complexes with tailored photophysical or electrochemical properties.
• Electrochemistry: Used in the development of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and other energy conversion devices.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a reagent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceuticals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key compound for fundamental studies in coordination chemistry and reaction mechanism elucidation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium(+2) Cation Dibromide
CAS No.	59201-36-4
Molecular Formula	RuBr2 (commonly represented for the cationic complex)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ruthenium(II) bromide; Ruthenium dibromide; Ruthenium(2+) dibromide; Ruthenium bromide (RuBr2); Dichlororuthenium; Ruthenium (II) cation dibromide; Ru(II) dibromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium(+2) Cation Dibromide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark colored solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ru basis)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility Test	Soluble in select polar organic solvents

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