Ruthenium(III) chloride
Product Information
Molecular Formula
RuCl3
Molecular Weight
207.43
Description
Catalyst used in the oxidative cyclization of 1,7-dienes to oxepane diols. Hydroxylates tertiary carbon-hydrogen bonds of cyclic ethers with periodate or bromate.
Synonyms
RUTHENIUM TRICHLORIDE; Ruthenium triehloride; Ruthenic chloride; RUTHENIUM CHLORIDE; RUTHENIUM CHLORIDE (TRI); Ruthenium(III)trichloride
SMILES
Cl[Ru](Cl)Cl
InChI
InChI=1S/3ClH.Ru/h3*1H;/q;;;+3/p-3
InChI Key
YBCAZPLXEGKKFM-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Boiling Point
268 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
500°C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Purity
95%
Density
3.11
Appearance
Black solid
Storage
Corrosives area. Store protected from moisture.
Safety Information
Hazards
H314
Precautionary Statement
P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P310