Ruthenium(III) chloride

• CAT Number: M060473
• CAS Number: 14898-67-0
• Molecular Formula: Cl3Ru
• Molecular Weight: 207.43
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C

Ruthenium(III) chloride (Cat No.: M060473) is a dark reddish-brown crystalline inorganic compound commonly encountered as its hydrate, RuCl₃·xH₂O. It is an important starting material for the synthesis of numerous ruthenium complexes and catalysts. RuCl₃ is widely used in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and olefin metathesis reactions. Its variable hydration and solubility in water and alcohols allow versatility in coordination chemistry. Additionally, it plays a role in materials science and electrochemistry, particularly in thin-film and sensor development.