Description

Carbonylbis(Trifluoroacetato)Bis(Triphenylphosphine)Ruthenium (II) Methanol Adduct is a high-purity organometallic complex of ruthenium, serving as a versatile and highly active catalyst precursor. This compound is valued for its ability to facilitate challenging organic transformations, including hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and C-H activation reactions. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing efficient synthetic routes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a key precursor for ruthenium-based catalysts in hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the synthesis of complex chiral molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through selective bond formation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring precise catalytic steps.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A critical reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential use in the deposition of ruthenium-containing thin films or nanomaterials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: May be employed as a catalyst component in carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonylbis(Trifluoroacetato)Bis(Triphenylphosphine)Ruthenium (II) Methanol Adduct
CAS No.	38596-61-1
Molecular Formula	C41H33F6O7P2Ru
Molecular Weight	917.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium(II) Carbonylbis(trifluoroacetato)bis(triphenylphosphine) Methanol Adduct; Bis(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II) carbonylbis(trifluoroacetate) methanol adduct; Ru(CO)(O2CCF3)2(PPh3)2·CH3OH; Carbonylbis(trifluoroacetato-O,O')bis(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium methanol solvate; Ruthenium complex with CO, trifluoroacetate, triphenylphosphine, and methanol
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Quality Control

Our Carbonylbis(Trifluoroacetato)Bis(Triphenylphosphine)Ruthenium (II) Methanol Adduct 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 composition. 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 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. The compound is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed immediately after use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Ruthenium Content	10.5 - 11.5 %
Solvent Content (Methanol)	As per stoichiometry
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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