Description

[2-(1-Methylethoxy-O)Phenylmethyl-C](Nitrato-O,O′){Rel-(2R,5R,7R)-Adamantane-2,1-Diyl[3-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-1-Imidazolidinyl-2-Y Lidene]}Ruthenium is a highly specialized, organometallic ruthenium complex designed for advanced catalytic applications. This compound matters for its role as a precise and efficient catalyst in challenging chemical transformations, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. Industrial researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors require this high-purity catalyst to develop novel synthetic routes and optimize production processes.

Application

• Olefin Metathesis Catalyst: A key component for ring-closing metathesis (RCM), cross metathesis (CM), and ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) reactions in complex molecule synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the efficient construction of complex carbon-carbon double bonds in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and key intermediates.
• Agrochemical Product Development: Used in the research and scale-up of novel crop protection agents and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer and Material Science: Facilitates the creation of novel polymers with specific architectures and properties via ROMP.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical reagent for methodology development and exploratory chemistry in laboratory settings.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: The chiral, well-defined structure makes it suitable for catalytic applications requiring high enantioselectivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2-(1-Methylethoxy-O)Phenylmethyl-C](Nitrato-O,O′){Rel-(2R,5R,7R)-Adamantane-2,1-Diyl[3-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-1-Imidazolidinyl-2-Y Lidene]}Ruthenium
CAS No.	1352916-84-7
Molecular Formula	C34H44N3O4Ru
Molecular Weight	666.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Grubbs-Hoveyda 2nd Generation Nitrato Catalyst; Nitrato(2-isopropoxybenzylidene)(1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene)(3-phenyl-1H-inden-1-ylidene)ruthenium(II); Hoveyda-Grubbs Catalyst II Nitrate; (2-Isopropoxybenzylidene)bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenylimidazolidine)ruthenium(II) Nitrate; Ruthenium, [2-(1-methylethoxy-κO)phenyl]methylene-κC](nitrato-κO,κO′)[rel-(2R,5R,7R)-adamantane-2,1-diyl[3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1-imidazolidinyl-2-ylidene]]-; Grubbs II Nitrato Complex
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Quality Control

Our high-purity catalyst is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 2-8°C to maintain stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to preserve catalytic activity.

Specification

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

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