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Ruthenium(III) chloride (CAS 10049-08-8)

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Alternate Names:
Ruthenium(III) chloride; Trichlororuthenium
Application:
Ruthenium(III) chloride is a useful catalyst
CAS Number:
10049-08-8
Molecular Weight:
207.43
Molecular Formula:
RuCl3
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Ruthenium(III) chloride is an inorganic compound that is widely used in chemistry, particularly in the fields of catalysis and materials science. Ruthenium(III) chloride serves as a versatile catalyst in various chemical reactions, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and cross-coupling reactions. Its efficacy as a catalyst stems from ruthenium′s ability to exist in multiple oxidation states, which facilitates the transfer of electrons in redox reactions. This property is in the development of efficient and selective synthetic pathways, making RuCl3 useful for organic chemists.In addition to its catalytic applications, ruthenium(III) chloride is used in the preparation of other ruthenium compounds, some of which are used in advanced material science and technology. For example, it can be used to synthesize complexes that serve as precursors for conducting polymers, solar cells, and other electronic devices.


Ruthenium(III) chloride (CAS 10049-08-8) References

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