Ruthenium Acetate

Basic Information of Ruthenium Acetate

CAS No.	72196-32-8
EC No.	276-090-4
Chemical Formula	Ru(CH₃COO)₃
Molecular Weight	309.24 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder or hydrated solid
Odor	Slight acetic acid-like
Melting point	Decomposes before melting (>200 °C)
Boiling point	Not applicable (decomposes)
Density	approx. 2.0–2.2 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohols, acetic acid; moderately soluble in acetone
Nature (hazards)	Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause allergic skin reaction, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, toxic to aquatic life
RIDADR	UN 3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Ruthenium acetate), Class 9, Packing Group III
Chemical Structure

Primary Applications of Ruthenium Acetate

Ruthenium Acetate serves as a reactive Ru(III) precursor, readily convertible to active ruthenium species for catalytic and materials processes.

1. Homogeneous Hydrogenation Catalysis
    Acts as a precursor for Ru(II)/Ru(0) species in selective hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, carbonyls, and nitro groups, offering high activity in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.

2. Supported Ruthenium Catalyst Preparation
    Used in impregnation or precipitation to deposit Ru on carbon, alumina, silica, or oxide supports, yielding efficient hydrogenation and oxidation catalysts for fine chemicals.

3. C–H Activation & Functionalization
    Facilitates Ru-catalyzed direct C–H arylation, alkenylation, and annulation reactions, providing atom-economical routes to functionalized molecules in drug discovery.

4. Thin-Film & Coating Deposition
    Serves as a solution-based Ru source for depositing ruthenium or ruthenium oxide films via spin-coating or electrodeposition in microelectronics and sensors.

5. Organometallic Complex Synthesis
    Enables preparation of mixed-ligand Ru complexes for mechanistic studies, luminescent materials, and functional organometallics in academic and industrial R&D.

6. Electrocatalysis & Energy Applications
    Supports synthesis of Ru-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution in water splitting and fuel cell technologies.

• Consistent Ruthenium Content & Purity
   Precise analytical verification ensures uniform Ru content, low residual impurities, and batch reproducibility for reliable precursor performance.

• Secure Precious Metal Sourcing
   Transparent, responsible ruthenium procurement with inventory buffering to provide supply stability and competitive pricing.

• Technical Application Support
   Experienced specialists offer guidance on dissolution, reduction protocols, catalyst activation, and process optimization tailored to your applications.

• Full Regulatory Compliance
   Comprehensive COA, REACH, RoHS, and detailed SDS documentation to facilitate global operations and audits.

• Sustainability & Recycling Commitment
   Ethical sourcing practices and ruthenium recovery/recycling programs aligned with ESG objectives and circular economy principles.

Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Skin Irritation (Category 2); Eye Irritation (Category 2A); Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (respiratory) (Category 3); Aquatic Chronic (Category 3)

• Hazard Statements: H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

• UN Number: UN 3077

• Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)

• Packing Group: III