Ruthenium acetylacetonate

Synonym(s):2,4-Pentanedione ruthenium(III) derivative;Ru(acac)₃;Ruthenium(III) acetylacetonate;Tris(acetylacetonato)ruthenium(III), Tris(pentane-2,4-dionato)ruthenium(III)

CAS NO.：14284-93-6
Empirical Formula: C15H21O6Ru
Molecular Weight: 398.39
MDL number: MFCD00000030
EINECS: 238-193-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-24 14:33:23

What is Ruthenium acetylacetonate?

Chemical properties

dark-red crystals

The Uses of Ruthenium acetylacetonate

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.

What are the applications of Application

Ruthenium(III) acetylacetonate is a hydrogenation catalyst

Purification Methods

Purify the complex by recrystallisation from *benzene. [Wilkinson J Am Chem Soc 74 6146 1952, Beilstein 1 IV 3677.]

Properties of Ruthenium acetylacetonate

Melting point:	260 °C (dec.)(lit.)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
form	Crystalline
color	White
Water Solubility	Soluble in most organic solvents such as acetone, chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohols, cyclohexane and benzene. Insoluble in water.
EPA Substance Registry System	Ruthenium, tris(2,4-pentanedionato-.kappa.O,.kappa.O')-, (OC-6-11)- (14284-93-6)

Safety information for Ruthenium acetylacetonate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.