CAS 14282-91-8 Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride

Synonyms

LS-144033; Ruthenium(3+), hexaammine-, trichloride, (OC-6-11)-; AC1L4MDT; Hexaammineruthenium(III)chloride; Ruthenium(3+), hexaammine-, trichloride, hydrate; NSC 172783; Hexaamminetrichlororuthenium; Ruthenium(3+), hexaammine-, trichloride (8CI); Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride; Hexaammineruthenium trichloride;

IUPAC Name

azane;ruthenium(3+);trichloride;

Molecular Weight

309.606g/mol

Molecular Formula

Cl3H18N6Ru;

Canonical SMILES

N.N.N.N.N.N.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ru+3];

InChI

InChI=1S/3ClH.6H3N.Ru/h3*1H;6*1H3;/q;;;;;;;;;+3/p-3;

InChI Key

GBDZMMXUOBAJMN-UHFFFAOYSA-K;

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

238-176-8

Exact Mass

308.97g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

H-Bond Donor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

308.97g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

6A^2

Application

Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride, [Ru(NH3)6]Cl3, is a versatile compound used primarily as an electron mediator in cyclic voltammetry and glucose monitoring systems. This pale yellow, water-soluble powder is air-stable and chemically reversible, allowing it to be interconverted with hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride through electrochemical reactions. In glucose monitoring, it facilitates the detection process by reacting with glucose and glucose oxidase (GOD) on a test strip, resulting in the conversion to hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride. This conversion is proportional to the glucose concentration, and the subsequent oxidation back to hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride generates a measurable electric current. This electrochemical property, along with its reliability and stability, makes it a crucial component in biochemical analyses, ensuring accurate and consistent test results. Additionally, its uses in electrochemical redox coupling and synthesis of chloropentaammineruthenium(III) chloride further denote its significance in chemical and biochemical applications.

December 30, 2024

Reliable Electron Mediator for Research

Using Alfa Chemistry's Hexaammineruthenium(III) chloride in our cyclic voltammetry experiments was efficient. As an electron mediator, it significantly enhanced our glucose detection system's precision and reproducibility. Highly recommended for biochemical analysis.