Catalyzes the hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate to ethylene glycol under mild conditions Product classM-O Homogeneous Catalysts Acetylacetonate LigandsChemical propertiesChemical formulaC15H21O6RuEmpirical formula[Ru(acac)3]Molecular weight398 40MetalRuTheoretical metal content25Physical statepowderColorred