Description

Tris(Acetonitrile)Pentamethylcyclopentadienylruthenium (Ii) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is a highly specialized organometallic complex featuring a pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp*) ligand and labile acetonitrile groups. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst precursor for a wide range of organic transformations, including hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and C-H activation reactions. It is a critical reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking robust and selective ruthenium-based catalytic systems.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Hydrogenation Reactions: Used in the selective reduction of ketones, aldehydes, and imines under mild conditions.
• Transfer Hydrogenation Catalyst: Employed in reactions using isopropanol or formic acid as a hydrogen source, valuable for asymmetric synthesis.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Acts as a key catalyst in the activation and functionalization of inert C-H bonds for C-C and C-heteroatom bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates key steps in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical and Specialty Chemical Production: Enables efficient and selective synthetic routes for high-value chemical building blocks.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable tool for developing new catalytic methodologies and exploring novel reaction mechanisms.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Can be utilized in the polymerization or copolymerization of specific monomers for advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Acetonitrile)Pentamethylcyclopentadienylruthenium (Ii) Trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS No.	113860-02-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₀F₃N₃O₃RuS
Molecular Weight	584.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienylruthenium(II) tris(acetonitrile) trifluoromethanesulfonate; [RuCp*(CH₃CN)₃]OTf; Cp*Ru(CH₃CN)₃OTf; Tris(acetonitrile)(η⁵-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)ruthenium(II) triflate; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)tris(acetonitrile)ruthenium(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate; RuCp*(NCMe)₃OTf; Tris(acetonitrile)(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)ruthenium triflate
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Acetonitrile)Pentamethylcyclopentadienylruthenium (Ii) Trifluoromethanesulfonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis (CHNS), 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 (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis (CHNS)	Within theoretical range
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetonitrile, acetone

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