Description

(R)Schrock-Hoveyda Catalyst CAS NO 205815-80-1 is a highly active, chiral molybdenum-based complex designed for asymmetric olefin metathesis reactions. This catalyst is valued for its exceptional enantioselectivity and functional group tolerance, enabling the efficient synthesis of complex chiral molecules. It is a critical tool for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise stereochemical control is paramount.

Application

• Asymmetric Ring-Closing Metathesis (ARCM): For the enantioselective synthesis of medium and large chiral carbocycles and heterocycles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Production of chiral building blocks for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with high optical purity.
• Agrochemical Research: Development of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enantioselective synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Creation of chiral polymers and functional materials with specific stereochemical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)Schrock-Hoveyda Catalyst
CAS No.	205815-80-1
Molecular Formula	C31H39MoNO3
Molecular Weight	569.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Hoveyda-Grubbs Catalyst II (Molybdenum-based); (R)-Molybdenum-based Hoveyda Catalyst; (R)-Mo-Hoveyda Catalyst; (R,R)-Molybdenum Bis(hexafluoro-tert-butoxide) (2,2-dimethylpropylidene)(1-mesityl-3-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene); (R)-Schrock Catalyst; Chiral Molybdenum Alkylidene Catalyst; Asymmetric Mo Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our (R)Schrock-Hoveyda Catalyst is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are available upon request.

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 compound is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture will degrade catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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