The molecule is a ruthenium coordination entity that acts as a water-soluble carbon monoxide-releasing molecule. It has a role as a nephroprotective agent, an antibacterial agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, an anticoagulant, an EC 1.11.2.2 (myeloperoxidase) inhibitor, a neuroprotective agent and a mitochondrial respiratory-chain inhibitor. It is a metal carbonyl and a ruthenium coordination entity.
2-aminoacetic acid;carbon monoxide;chlororuthenium