10378-50-4 | Potassium perruthenate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	98%	in stock	$58.00	$40.00
1g	98%	in stock	$168.00	$118.00
5g	98%	in stock	$736.00	$515.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB78543
• Chemical Name: Potassium perruthenate
• CAS Number: 10378-50-4
• Molecular Formula: KO4Ru
• Molecular Weight: 204.1659
• MDL Number: MFCD00061333
• SMILES: O=[Ru-](=O)(=O)=O.[K+]

Upstream Synthesis Route

Potassium perruthenate, also known as KPt(O2)2(OH)2, is a powerful oxidizing agent commonly used in chemical synthesis. This versatile compound plays a crucial role in various oxidation reactions, serving as an efficient reagent for converting primary and secondary alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones, respectively. In addition to its alcohol oxidation capabilities, potassium perruthenate is also utilized in the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides and sulfones, as well as in the oxidative cleavage of double bonds in organic compounds. Its strong oxidizing power enables the selective transformation of various functional groups while maintaining high efficiency and yield in the desired products.Chemists often rely on potassium perruthenate for its ability to facilitate complex transformations in organic synthesis, allowing for the creation of valuable intermediates and final products in a controlled manner. Its compatibility with a wide range of substrates and its unique reactivity make it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists seeking to access diverse chemical motifs and structures.