Description

Ru(Iii) (Acac)2(Py-4-Cooh)(Py-4-Coo) CAS NO 942407-70-7 is a high-purity, organometallic ruthenium complex featuring a mixed-ligand environment of acetylacetonate (acac) and functionalized pyridine carboxylates. This compound is a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis, prized for its defined coordination geometry and redox-active ruthenium(III) center. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and homogeneous catalysis who require precise molecular building blocks for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel catalysts for oxidation reactions, C-H activation, and other organic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in metallodrug development.
• Materials Science: Acts as a molecular precursor for depositing ruthenium-containing thin films or for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Electrochemistry & Energy: Investigated for applications in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and electrochemical sensors due to its redox properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for studying ruthenium coordination chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Surface Functionalization: The carboxylic acid functional groups allow for anchoring the complex onto various surfaces for creating modified electrodes or catalytic surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ru(Iii) (Acac)2(Py-4-Cooh)(Py-4-Coo)
CAS No.	942407-70-7
Molecular Formula	C22H23N2O8Ru
Molecular Weight	552.49 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Ruthenium(III) bis(acetylacetonato)(4-pyridinecarboxylato)(4-pyridinecarboxylic acid); Bis(acetylacetonato)(4-carboxypyridine)(4-pyridinecarboxylato)ruthenium(III); Ru(acac)2(4-pyCOOH)(4-pyCOO); Mixed-ligand ruthenium(III) acetylacetonate pyridinecarboxylate complex; Ruthenium complex with acac and isonicotinate ligands
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ru(Iii) (Acac)2(Py-4-Cooh)(Py-4-Coo) is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocol is designed to meet the exacting standards of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Ruthenium Content)	18.0 - 19.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in DMF, DMSO; sparingly soluble in common organic solvents

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