Description

Shvo's Catalyst is a highly active, well-defined organometallic complex based on a ruthenium hydride structure, widely recognized for its efficiency in hydrogen transfer reactions. Its significance lies in its role as a premier catalyst for selective oxidation and reduction processes, enabling cleaner and more atom-economical synthetic routes. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking robust catalytic solutions for challenging transformations.

Application

• Catalyst for the selective oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones) under mild conditions.
• Key component in hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions of unsaturated bonds (C=O, C=N).
• Enabler for dynamic kinetic resolution (DKR) in the synthesis of chiral pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Used in tandem catalytic processes for the functionalization of complex organic molecules.
• Facilitates dehydrogenation reactions in the development of hydrogen storage materials.
• Employed in academic and industrial research for mechanistic studies and new methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Shvo's Catalyst
CAS No.	104439-77-2
Molecular Formula	C34H48O2Ru2
Molecular Weight	678.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydrogen tetracarbonylhydrotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II); Tetraruthenium dodecacarbonyl hydride; (μ5-η2:η2:η2:η2:η2-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-ylidene)tetracarbonyldiruthenium; Bis(cyclopentadienone)ruthenium carbonyl complex; Ru-H complex; Shvo's ruthenium catalyst; Diruthenium complex; Hydrogenation catalyst precursor
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Quality Control

Our Shvo's Catalyst is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every 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 place. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled under an inert environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (toluene, THF, DCM)

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