Discover Aure Chemical's Premium Ruthenium on Carbon Supply
Ruthenium on carbon (Ru/C), CAS No. 7440-18-8, is a highly active and selective heterogeneous ruthenium catalyst widely employed in pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and specialty material production. Supplied by Aure Chemical as a black to dark gray powder with ruthenium loadings typically ranging from 1% to 10% on high-surface-area activated carbon, this robust catalyst offers exceptional performance in hydrogenation of aromatic rings, carbonyls, nitro groups, and alkenes, as well as in hydrogenolysis and selective reductions under mild conditions. Its superior poison resistance, high thermal stability, and recyclability make it particularly valuable for challenging substrates and processes requiring long-term operation. Aure Chemical provides tightly controlled metal dispersion, multiple carbon support grades, and stringent quality assurance to ensure batch-to-batch reproducibility, maximum turnover, and efficient recovery for cost-effective, scalable industrial applications worldwide.
Basic Information of Ruthenium on Carbon
Aure Chemical supplies Ruthenium on Carbon as a high-performance heterogeneous Ru catalyst with optimized metal dispersion and support properties for demanding hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis applications.
| CAS No. | 7440-18-8 (Ru); support material varies |
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| EC No. | 231-127-1 (Ru) |
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| Chemical Formula | Ru on activated carbon |
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| Molecular Weight | 101.07 g/mol (Ru basis) |
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| Appearance | Black to dark gray powder |
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| Odor | Odorless |
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| Melting point | Not applicable (support decomposes; Ru melts at 2334 °C) |
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| Boiling point | Not applicable |
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| Density | approx. 0.4–0.8 g/cm³ (bulk density, loading-dependent) |
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| Solubility | Insoluble in water and organic solvents |
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| Nature (hazards) | Combustible solid (carbon support), may cause respiratory irritation when dust is inhaled, harmful if dust is inhaled in large quantities |
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| RIDADR | Not regulated (non-hazardous for transport in many classifications; consult SDS for specific handling) |
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| Chemical Structure |  |
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Aure Chemical provides customizable Ru loadings (1%, 5%, 10% most common), support types (wood, coconut, peat-based carbon), pre-treatments (reduced, oxidized), and moisture levels to match your specific hydrogenation or process requirements.
Primary Applications of Ruthenium on Carbon
Ruthenium on Carbon excels as a selective and robust heterogeneous catalyst for demanding hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in high-value chemical manufacturing.
Aromatic Ring Hydrogenation
Provides efficient saturation of benzene rings and heterocycles under moderate conditions, producing cyclohexane derivatives for agrochemicals, polymers, and performance chemicals.
Nitro Group Reduction to Amines
Delivers clean, high-yield conversion of aromatic and aliphatic nitro compounds to primary amines, a critical step in dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
Carbonyl & Imine Reduction
Catalyzes selective hydrogenation of ketones, aldehydes, and imines to alcohols or amines, offering excellent selectivity in the presence of other reducible groups.
Debenzylation & Hydrogenolysis
Enables selective removal of benzyl protecting groups with high functional group tolerance, essential for multi-step synthesis in medicinal chemistry.
Selective Alkene & Alkyne Hydrogenation
Supports partial or complete reduction of unsaturated bonds with superior poison resistance, ideal for sensitive substrates in natural product and API synthesis.
Fine Chemical & API Manufacturing
Widely applied in GMP processes for reduction and deprotection steps, offering scalability, easy catalyst removal, and high reproducibility.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Ruthenium on Carbon Supply?
Partner with Aure Chemical for Ruthenium on Carbon to access industry-proven catalytic performance, customization expertise, and secure precious metal supply for your hydrogenation processes.
Optimized Ru Dispersion & Activity
Advanced impregnation technology ensures uniform Ru particle size and high active surface area for maximum turnover frequency and selectivity.
Custom Catalyst Formulations
Tailored Ru loadings, support types, reduction states, and additives to precisely match your substrate, solvent system, and reaction conditions.
Consistent Batch-to-Batch Reproducibility
Rigorous testing (ICP, BET, XRD, activity assays) guarantees low variation and predictable scale-up performance.
Secure Ruthenium Supply Chain
Responsible sourcing, strategic inventory, and transparent pricing mitigate market volatility and ensure uninterrupted availability.
Technical & Regulatory Support
Expert guidance on catalyst activation, poison mitigation, recycling, and full documentation (COA, REACH, SDS) for seamless integration into GMP and fine chemical operations.
Hazards Classification
GHS Classification: Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (respiratory tract irritation) (Category 3); Combustible dust hazard; Aquatic Chronic (Category 3)
Hazard Statements: H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H413: May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
UN Number: Not regulated
Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Packing Group: Not applicable
GHS07: Exclamation mark (respiratory irritant)
GHS09: Environment (aquatic hazard)
