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Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride

99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Ruthenium(III) chloride hexaammoniate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[Ru(NH3)6]Cl2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
273.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
form:
solid
solubility:
H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)

Quality Level

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst

impurities

≤1500.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

solubility

H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)

application(s)

PEM fuel cells
homogeneous catalyst
material synthesis precursor

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N.N.N.N.N.N.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ru++]

InChI

1S/2ClH.6H3N.Ru/h2*1H;6*1H3;/q;;;;;;;;+2/p-2

InChI key

SHHNQLHKJVODTN-UHFFFAOYSA-L

General description

Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride is a yellow crystalline coordination compound that is slightly soluble in water. It acts as a catalyst in a wide range of chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, isomerization, and oxidation reactions. It is also used as a redox probe in electroanalytical techniques.

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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