Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride (CAS: 15305-72-3) in synthesis?
Answer
While Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride (CAS: 15305-72-3) is a valuable reagent in homogeneous catalysis, alternatives such as ruthenium(II) chloride and other complexes can be used depending on the specific reaction conditions. Isomeric forms of ruthenium compounds may also serve as suitable alternatives in some synthetic pathways.
About
CAS No
15305-72-3
English Name
Hexaammineruthenium(II) chloride
Molecular Formula
Cl2H18N6Ru
Molecular Weight
274.2 g/mol
SMILES
N.N.N.N.N.N.[Cl-].[Cl-].[Ru+2]
InChIKey
SHHNQLHKJVODTN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-11-08 19:13
