Tetra‐n‐propylammonium Perruthenate

[114615-82-6] C12H28NO4Ru (MW 351.48) InChI = 1S/C12H28N.4O.Ru/c1-5-9-13(10-6-2,11-7-3)12-8-4;;;;;/h5-12H2,1-4H3;;;;;/q+1;;;;-1; InChIKey = NQSIKKSFBQCBSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N (mild oxidant for conversion of multifunctionalized alcohols to aldehydes and ketones;1 can selectively oxidize primary–secondary diols to lactones;2 can cleave carbon–carbon bonds of 1,2-diols3) Alternate Name: TPAP. Physical Data: mp 165 °C (dec). Solubility: sol CH2Cl2, and MeCN; partially sol C6H6. Form Supplied in: dark green solid; commercially available. Analysis of Reagent Purity: microanalysis. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: stable at room temperature and may be stored for long periods of time without significant decomposition, especially if kept refrigerated in the dark. The reagent should not be heated neat, as small quantities decompose with flame at 150–160 °C in air.