Description

Tetrabutylammonium Perruthenate (CAS NO 96317-72-5) is a highly effective and versatile oxidizing agent, specifically a perruthenate salt. Its primary value lies in enabling clean and selective oxidation reactions under mild conditions, making it a crucial reagent for complex organic synthesis. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require efficient catalytic oxidation protocols.

Application

• Catalytic Oxidation of Alcohols to Carbonyls: A key reagent in the Ley-Griffith oxidation, converting primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones with high selectivity and minimal over-oxidation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the critical oxidation steps during the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables the synthesis of fragrances, flavors, and specialty chemicals where precise oxidation control is required.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, particularly for constructing key oxidized functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a source of ruthenium for the preparation of catalysts and advanced materials.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: A staple oxidant in research laboratories for methodology development and scalable synthetic route design.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrabutylammonium Perruthenate
CAS No.	96317-72-5
Molecular Formula	C16H36NRuO4
Molecular Weight	406.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetrabutylammonium Oxoruthenate(VII); TBAP; n-Tetrabutylammonium Perruthenate; Perruthenic Acid Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Tetra-n-butylammonium Perruthenate; TBAPR; Oxoruthenium(1-), tetraoxo-, (T-4)-, tetrabutylammonium; Tetrabutylazanium;oxoruthenium(1-);tetraoxo
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Quality Control

Our Tetrabutylammonium Perruthenate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by FT-IR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, ACN)

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