Description

Ruthenium Ii Cyclooctadiene Bis-(2,2,6,6-Tetramethylheptanedionate) is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a ruthenium(II) complex with cyclooctadiene and a β-diketonate ligand. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile and effective catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of fine chemical synthesis, polymer science, and the development of novel electronic materials. The product is identified by CAS No. 12289-94-0.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Organic Synthesis: Used in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and other transition metal-catalyzed transformations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile ruthenium source for depositing thin films of ruthenium or ruthenium oxide in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of new coordination complexes and organometallic frameworks for catalytic and photophysical studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key catalytic steps in the production of complex, high-value pharmaceutical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium Ii Cyclooctadiene Bis-(2,2,6,6-Tetramethylheptanedionate)
CAS No.	12289-94-0
Molecular Formula	C30H52O4Ru
Molecular Weight	585.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium(II) Cyclooctadiene Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Ru(COD)(tmhd)2; Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium(II); Ruthenocene derivative; Ru(COD)(dpm)2; Ruthenium COD tmhd; (1,5-cyclooctadiene)bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)ruthenium
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium Ii Cyclooctadiene Bis-(2,2,6,6-Tetramethylheptanedionate) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 98.0%
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	17.0 - 18.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, dichloromethane)

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