Description

Tris(Acetonitrile)(1,2,3,4,5,6-η)-1-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)Benzene Ruthenium(2+) is a specialized organometallic complex of ruthenium, valued for its role as a versatile catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is engineered to facilitate challenging cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions with high selectivity and efficiency. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and optimizing synthetic pathways.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor in Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for generating active ruthenium catalysts used in C-H activation and C-C bond forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Employed in the research and scale-up synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for stereoselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and agrochemical intermediates requiring precise catalytic control.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a precursor in the development of novel organometallic frameworks and catalytic materials for energy applications.
• Hydrogenation and Transfer Hydrogenation: Applied in catalytic processes for the reduction of unsaturated bonds in complex molecule synthesis.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in synthetic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Acetonitrile)(1,2,3,4,5,6-η)-1-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)Benzene Ruthenium(2+)
CAS No.	1867114-28-0
Molecular Formula	C20H31N3Ru2+ (Counterion dependent)
Molecular Weight	~428.56 g/mol (for cation, excluding counterion)
Synonyms	Tris(acetonitrile)(cymene)ruthenium(II) salt; [(p-cymene)Ru(NCCH3)3]2+; (p-cymene)ruthenium(II) tris(acetonitrile) complex; Ruthenium(II) p-cymene acetonitrile complex; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzene ruthenium(2+) tris(acetonitrile); (η6-p-cymene)Ru(II)(CH3CN)3 salt; Ru-cymene-acetonitrile catalyst precursor
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Acetonitrile)(1,2,3,4,5,6-η)-1-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)Benzene Ruthenium(2+) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of deleterious metallic impurities. 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 to maintain stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, separate from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and oxidizable nature, minimize exposure to air and moisture during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Ruthenium Content	~20-25% (Theoretical)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, Acetonitrile)
Heavy Metals	< 50 ppm

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