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Ruthenium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate, Ru 24% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Precursor for the preparation of other compounds of ruthenium. Ruthenium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate is employed as a recyclable catalyst for certain organic transformations like the acetylation of phenols, alcohols, and amines under neat conditions. It is also used as a homogeneous catalyst, for example, in the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride and regiospecific tritiation of aromatic carboxylic acids. It is also used as a catalyst for enantioselective hydrogenation of acids such as aryl acrylic acid and aryl propenic acid.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 260°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 1 g |
Solubility Information | Soluble in most organic solvents such as acetone,chlorinated hydrocarbons,alcohols,cyclohexane and benzene. Insoluble in water. |
IUPAC Name | (Z)-4-oxopent-2-en-2-olate;ruthenium(3+) |
Formula Weight | 398.4 |
Appearance | Red crystals |
Chemical Name or Material | Ruthenium(III) 2, 4-pentanedionate, Ru 24% min. |
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