CAS 10049-08-8 Ruthenium(III) chloride - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Application

Ruthenium(III) chloride, commonly available as its trihydrate form RuCl3·3H2O, serves as a versatile starting material for synthesizing ruthenium complexes, thanks to its ability to form various aquo- and hydroxy complexes in solution. This compound is instrumental in catalyzing several chemical reactions, such as the oxidative cyclization of 1,7-dienes to oxepane diols and the hydroxylation of tertiary hydrocarbons alongside periodate or bromate. Additionally, it plays a catalytic role in the synthesis of 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid-13C3, 15N. Ruthenium(III) chloride's interaction with other substances allows it to form different complexes, including iodide precipitates with potassium iodide and trisulphides with hydrogen sulphide, while it reduces to divalent ruthenium ions with sodium amalgam or titanium trichloride. Despite its toxicity, it is valuable in laboratory settings for technical analysis, particularly sulfur trioxide testing. With its ability to be oxidized or reduced, it supports a wide range of oxidation states, from VIII to -II, making it an essential material for synthesizing various ruthenium compounds.