High-Purity Ruthenium Acetate from Aure Chemical – Your Trusted Source
Ruthenium acetate, commonly ruthenium(III) acetate or Ru(OAc)₃, CAS No. 72196-32-8, is a valuable ruthenium(III) precursor widely used in catalysis and materials chemistry. Supplied by Aure Chemical as dark brown to black powder or hydrated solid with high ruthenium content (typically 30–32% Ru), this moderately soluble compound serves as an efficient source of Ru(III) for preparing homogeneous ruthenium catalysts, supported Ru nanoparticles, and ruthenium-based thin films. It is particularly useful in hydrogenation, oxidation, C–H activation, and transfer hydrogenation processes, as well as in the synthesis of ruthenium complexes for metathesis, water oxidation, and electrocatalysis applications. Its acetate ligands provide good solubility in organic solvents and facilitate clean ligand exchange, making it a preferred alternative to chloride-based precursors in many systems. Aure Chemical ensures controlled purity, low chloride levels, and secure ruthenium sourcing to deliver batch consistency and optimal reactivity for research and industrial applications worldwide.
Basic Information of Ruthenium Acetate
Aure Chemical supplies Ruthenium Acetate as a premium Ru(III) precursor with verified ruthenium content and exceptional purity for catalytic and materials applications.
| CAS No. | 72196-32-8 |
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| EC No. | 276-090-4 |
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| Chemical Formula | Ru(CH₃COO)₃ |
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| Molecular Weight | 309.24 g/mol (anhydrous basis) |
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| Appearance | Dark brown to black powder or hydrated solid |
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| Odor | Slight acetic acid-like |
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| Melting point | Decomposes before melting (>200 °C) |
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| Boiling point | Not applicable (decomposes) |
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| Density | approx. 2.0–2.2 g/cm³ |
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| Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohols, acetic acid; moderately soluble in acetone |
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| Nature (hazards) | Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause allergic skin reaction, harmful if swallowed or inhaled, toxic to aquatic life |
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| RIDADR | UN 3077, Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Ruthenium acetate), Class 9, Packing Group III |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Aure Chemical offers customizable options including ruthenium content specification, hydration level control, purity grades, and specialized packaging to meet your catalyst preparation, deposition, or synthesis requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Organometallic Complex Synthesis
Enables preparation of mixed-ligand Ru complexes for mechanistic studies, luminescent materials, and functional organometallics in academic and industrial R&D.
Electrocatalysis & Energy Applications
Supports synthesis of Ru-based electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution in water splitting and fuel cell technologies.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Ruthenium Acetate Supply?
Partner with Aure Chemical for Ruthenium Acetate to benefit from premium reactivity, customization flexibility, and secure ruthenium supply for your catalytic and materials needs.
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
GHS07: Exclamation mark (irritant, respiratory)
GHS09: Environment (aquatic hazard)
