Ruthenium(III) chloride, anhydrous, Ru 47.7% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ruthenium(III) chloride is widely used as a starting material of ruthenium complexes. It acts as a catalyst used in the oxidative cyclization of 1,7-dienes to oxepane diols. It is used in the hydroxylation of tertiary hydrocarbons in combination of periodate or bromate. It is involved as a catalyst in the synthesis of 2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid-13C3, 15N, where the unlabelled analog is an inhibitor of glucose synthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 10049-08-8
• MDL Number: MFCD00011208

• Melting Point: >500°C (decomposition)
• Color: Black
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• Linear Formula: RuCl₃
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,8302
• Formula Weight: 207.43
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): Ru 47.7% min
• Odor: Pungent
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 3.110 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Ruthenium(III) chloride, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only