Description

Dicarbonylcyclopentadienylruthenium(II) Dimer is a versatile organometallic compound featuring a ruthenium center coordinated to cyclopentadienyl and carbonyl ligands. This compound is a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry, prized for its unique reactivity and stability profile. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments specializing in homogeneous catalysis, materials science, and the development of novel organic transformations.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis reactions, including hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and carbon-carbon bond forming processes.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes and as a building block for advanced materials with potential electronic or photonic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a key reagent for methodological development in synthetic chemistry, enabling new reaction pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of complex, high-value chemical intermediates for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicarbonylcyclopentadienylruthenium(II) Dimer
CAS No.	12132-87-5
Molecular Formula	C14H10O4Ru2
Molecular Weight	468.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dicarbonyldiruthenium; Di-μ-carbonyl-bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)diruthenium; Ruthenocene dicarbonyl dimer; CpRu(CO)2 dimer; (Cyclopentadienyl)dicarbonylruthenium dimer; Dicarbonyl(η5-cyclopentadienyl)ruthenium(II) Dimer
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Quality Control

Our Dicarbonylcyclopentadienylruthenium(II) Dimer is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and purity assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay)	≥ 95.0% (by NMR or elemental analysis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, dichloromethane)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.