Dichlorotetrakis(dimethylsulfoxide)ruthenium(II)
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Dichlorotetrakis(dimethyl sulfoxide) ruthenium(II) describes coordination compounds with the formula RuCl2(dmso)4, where DMSO is dimethylsulfoxide. Both cis and trans isomers are known, but the cis isomer is more common. The cis isomer is a yellow, air-stable solid that is soluble in some organic solvents. These sulfoxide complexes are used in the synthesis of various ruthenium(ii) complexes.[1] They have also attracted attention as possible anti-cancer drugs.
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Systematic IUPAC name
Ruthenium, dichlorotetrakis(sulfinylbis(methane))- (9CI) | |
Other names
Tetrakis(dimethylsulfoxide)dichlororuthenium(II), Dichlorotetrakis(methylsulfoxide)ruthenium, Dichlorotetrakis(sulfinylbis(methane))ruthenium | |
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C8H24Cl2O4RuS4 | |
Molar mass | 484.51 g/mol |
Appearance | Various shades of yellow crystals |
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Solubility | Nitromethane, chloroform, dichloromethane |
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Octahedral coordinate | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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