Ruthenium(III) acetylacetonate
CAS 14284-93-6
Ru(acac)₃ is the organic-soluble ruthenium standard — a halide-free precursor for homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts, nanoparticle synthesis and ruthenium film deposition.
Typical specification
| Molecular formula | Ru(C₅H₇O₂)₃ |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 398.39 |
| Assay | ≥ 97% (sublimed ≥ 99%) |
| Ruthenium content | ≥ 25.0% |
| Appearance | Dark red to violet crystals |
| Solubility | Soluble in toluene, chloroform, THF |
| HS code (export) | 2843900099 |
Lot-specific COA issued with every shipment. SDS and ICP elemental impurity data available on request.
Where Ru(acac)₃ is used
Homogeneous catalyst precursor
With phosphine ligands under hydrogen it generates active Ru hydrogenation systems for esters and carboxylic acids — chemistry behind industrial diol and alcohol processes.
Materials and deposition chemistry
A halide-free, volatile source for ruthenium nanoparticles, films and mixed-oxide electrode research where chloride residues are unacceptable.
Storage and shipping
Storage. Store sealed, cool and dry; air-stable.
Shipping. Ships by commercial courier with SDS.
Packaging. 1 g · 5 g · 25 g · 100 g
Synonyms
- Ruthenium acetylacetonate
- Tris(acetylacetonato)ruthenium(III)
- Ru(acac)3
Frequently asked questions
How is pricing structured?
Quotes reference the day's ruthenium price on assayed contained metal plus a stated conversion charge; ruthenium's low price among PGMs makes it the economical choice wherever it can do the job.
What documentation is included?
Every lot ships with a certificate of analysis stating assayed metal content, plus an English SDS. ICP trace-metal panels are available on request.
Do you take back spent material?
Yes — spent catalyst, coating residues and off-spec lots are assayed on receipt and the recovered ruthenium credited against your next order.