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| − | Brownish red powder that is used as a microscopic stain. Ruthenium red is also used as a reagent for carbohydrates, such as [ | + | Brownish red powder that is used as a microscopic stain. Ruthenium red is also used as a reagent for carbohydrates, such as [[pectin|pectin]], [[mucilage|mucilage]], and [[gum|gums]] (Lewis 1993). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:00, 10 May 2016
Description
Brownish red powder that is used as a microscopic stain. Ruthenium red is also used as a reagent for carbohydrates, such as Pectin, Mucilage, and gums (Lewis 1993).
Synonyms and Related Terms
ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride; CI 77800
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ammonia.
| Composition | Ru2(OH)2Cl4-7NH3-3H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 12790-48-6 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 786.22 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxicology unknown.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 8453