Dichlorotetrakis(dimethyl sulphoxide)ruthenium(II) and its use as a source material for some new ruthenium(II) complexes

Abstract

A simple preparation of dichlorotetrakis(dimethyl sulphoxide)ruthenium(II) is given. The i.r. and ¹H n.m.r. spectra of the complex suggest there are mixed sulphur and oxygen co-ordination sites. The complex is a useful starting material for other ruthenium(II) complexes.