Ruthenium(III) acetate
CAS 72196-32-8
Ruthenium acetate is the halide-free carboxylate ruthenium source — a high-assay precursor for supported catalyst impregnation and homogeneous catalyst synthesis where chloride residues would poison downstream chemistry.
Typical specification
| Molecular formula | Ruthenium acetate (oxo-acetate cluster) |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | — |
| Purity (metals basis) | ≥ 99.9% |
| Ruthenium content | ≥ 47% (certified per lot) |
| Appearance | Dark green to brown powder |
| Chloride | ≤ 100 ppm |
| HS code (export) | 2843900099 |
Lot-specific COA issued with every shipment. SDS and ICP elemental impurity data available on request.
Where Ru(OAc)₃ is used
Halide-free catalyst manufacture
Used to impregnate Ru on carbon and oxide supports for hydrogenation and ammonia-synthesis catalyst work where chloride suppresses activity.
Homogeneous catalyst synthesis
A carboxylate entry to ruthenium hydrogenation and oxidation complexes avoiding halide metathesis steps.
Storage and shipping
Storage. Store sealed, cool and dry.
Shipping. Ships by commercial courier with SDS.
Packaging. 5 g · 25 g · 100 g
Synonyms
- Ruthenium triacetate
- Ru acetate
- Ruthenium oxo-acetate
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.