Ruthenium red

Cat. No: CDIA-0184

CAS. No.: 11103-72-3

Synonyms: Ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride

Size: 1 mg

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Product Details
Formula	Cl6H42N14O2Ru3
Molecular Weight	786.35
Appearance	Solid
Purity	≥97.0%
Smiles String	[NH3][Ru](O[Ru]([NH3])([NH3])([NH3])([NH3])O[Ru]([NH3])([NH3])([NH3])([NH3])[NH3])([NH3])([NH3])([NH3])[NH3].[6+].[Cl-].[6]

Storage & Handling
Shipping	Room temperature.
Storage Powder	-20 °C/3 years, 4 °C/2 years

Description

Ruthenium red (Ammoniated ruthenium oxychloride) is a polycationic dye widely used for electron microscopy (EM) of cells, tissues and vegetative bacteria. Ruthenium red strongly reacts with phospholipids and fatty acids and binds to acidic mucopolysaccharides. Ruthenium red is a L-type calcium current (ICa) blocker. Storage: protect from light.

! For research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.