The IUPAC name of Ruthenocene is cyclopenta-1,3-diene; ruthenium(2+). With the CAS registry number 1287-13-4, it is also named as Bis(cyclopentadienyl)ruthenium (II). The product's categories are Ru catalystsvapor deposition precursors, catalysis and inorganic chemistry, precursors by metal and ruthenium. This chemical is air and moisture sensitive, which should be stored in a cool and dry place. And you should keep container sealed and ensure that the workplaces have good ventilation or exhaust. In addition, it is white to light brown crystals. Moreover, its molecular formula is C₁₀H₁₀Ru and molecular weight is 231.26. Ruthenocene has been investigated as a photoinitiator for polymerization reactions.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 215-065-2; (2)H-Bond Donor: 0; (3)H-Bond Acceptor: 2; (4)Rotatable Bond Count: 0; (5)Exact Mass: 231.9826; (6)MonoIsotopic Mass: 231.9826; (7)Topological Polar Surface Area: 0; (8)Heavy Atom Count: 11; (9)Complexity: 53.3; (10)Melting Point: 199-201 °C; (11)Boiling Point: 41.5 °C at 760 mmHg.

Preparation of Ruthenocene: this chemical can be prepared by the reaction of ruthenium trisacetylacetonate with excess of cyclopentadienylmagnesium bromide.
Ru(acac)₃ + 3 C₅H₅MgBr → Ru(C₅H₅)₂ + 3 "acacMgBr" + "C₅H₅"

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: Ruthenocene is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Please wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Moreover, in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES:C1=CC(C=C1)[Ru]C2C=CC=C2
(2)InChI:InChI=1/2C5H5.Ru/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;/h2*1-5H;/rC10H10Ru/c1-2-6-9(5-1)11-10-7-3-4-8-10/h1-10H
(3)InChIKey:BKEJVRMLCVMJLG-QATPZGNDAO
(4)Std. InChI:InChI=1S/2C5H5.Ru/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;/h2*1-5H
(5)Std. InChIKey:BKEJVRMLCVMJLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N