Description

Ruthenium Acetate CAS NO 72196-32-8 is a ruthenium-based coordination compound, serving as a versatile and highly effective catalyst precursor. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate a wide range of organic transformations with high selectivity and efficiency. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical synthesis, and industrial catalysis processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for ruthenium catalysts used in olefin metathesis, hydrogenation, and oxidation reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals.
• Material Science: Used in the deposition of ruthenium or ruthenium oxide thin films for electronic and electrochemical applications.
• Electrochemistry: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in fuel cells and electrolyzers.
• Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for creating specialized polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for developing new catalytic methodologies and processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ruthenium Acetate
CAS No.	72196-32-8
Molecular Formula	Ru(OAc)x (commonly Ru3(OAc)6 or related polynuclear structures)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies by specific hydrate and nuclearity)
Synonyms	Ruthenium(III) Acetate; Ruthenium Acetate Polymer; Ruthenium Triacetate; Tris(acetato)ruthenium; Acetic Acid, Ruthenium(3+) Salt; Acetic Acid, Ruthenium Salt; Ruthenium Acetate Black; Ruthenium Acetate Catalyst
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ruthenium Acetate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent composition, purity, and catalytic performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing ruthenium content, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	≥ 30% w/w (Typical)
Purity (by ICP-OES)	≥ 99% (Metals basis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO)

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