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Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride

CAS #: 15305-72-3
Linear Formula:
[Ru(NH3)6]Cl2
MDL Number
MFCD00011477
EC No.:
239-342-2

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(2N) 99% Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride RU-OM17-02 SDS > Data Sheet >
(2N5) 99.5% Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride RU-OM17-025 SDS > Data Sheet >
(3N) 99.9% Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride RU-OM17-03 SDS > Data Sheet >
(3N5) 99.95% Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride RU-OM17-035 SDS > Data Sheet >
(4N) 99.99% Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride RU-OM17-04 SDS > Data Sheet >
(5N) 99.999% Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride RU-OM17-05 SDS > Data Sheet >
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Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula Cl2H17N6Rh
Molecular Weight 273.15
Appearance Yellow to Brown Powder
Melting Point 300°C
Boiling Point N/A
Density N/A
Solubility in H2O Insoluble
Exact Mass 273.994679
Monoisotopic Mass 273.994679

Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H312-H315-H319-H332-H335
Hazard Codes Xn
Precautionary Statements P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 20/21/22-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-37/39
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information NONH
WGK Germany 3
GHS Pictogram
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Exclamation Point - GHS07

About Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride

Chloride IonHexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds (also known as metalorganic, organo-inorganic and metallo-organic compounds) sold by American Elements under the trade name AE Organo-Metallics™ for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications. Similar results can sometimes also be achieved with Nanoparticles and by thin film deposition. Note American Elements additionally supplies many materials as solutions. Hexaammineruthenium(II) Chloride is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Additional technical, research and safety information is available.

Synonyms

Ruthenium(III) chloride hexaammoniate

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula [Ru(NH3)6]Cl2
Pubchem CID 16211910
MDL Number MFCD00011477
EC No. 239-342-2
IUPAC Name azane; azanide; dichlororhodium(1+)
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES N.N.N.N.N.N .[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ru+2]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2ClH .6H3N.Ru/h2 *1H;6*1H3;/q;;;;; ;;;+2/p-2
InchI Key SHHNQLHKJVODTN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

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