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Potassium perruthenate(VII), 97%
Description
Potassium perruthenate(VII) is used in the production of carbon nanotubes for flexible solid-state supercapacitors. It is also used as an oxidizing agent in the synthesis of 5-formylcytosine from 5-hydroxymethylcytosine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 440°C (decomposition) |
Color | Black |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 5 g |
Assay Percent Range | 97% |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 204.17 |
Appearance | Black crystals |
Chemical Name or Material | Potassium perruthenate(VII) |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H272-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | Keep away from combustible material. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P370+P380+P375-P372-P380-P501c |
DOTInformation | DOT Class: 5.1, Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 233-835-6 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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