Description

(R)-p-Phos Ruthenium (Acac)2 is a high-purity, chiral ruthenium complex specifically designed for asymmetric catalysis. This compound matters as a highly effective and selective catalyst for a range of enantioselective hydrogenation and transfer hydrogenation reactions, enabling the production of optically active intermediates. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of chiral molecules.

Application

• Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Key catalyst for the enantioselective reduction of ketones, imines, and functionalized olefins to produce chiral alcohols and amines.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Critical for constructing chiral centers in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), such as β-amino acids and chiral alcohols.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the production of high-value chiral building blocks and specialty chemicals with high optical purity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for method development and exploring new catalytic asymmetric transformations in research laboratories.
• Transfer Hydrogenation: Effective catalyst for reactions using alternative hydrogen donors like isopropanol or formic acid.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-p-Phos Ruthenium (Acac)2
CAS No.	316829-35-3
Molecular Formula	C34H32O4P2Ru
Molecular Weight	665.70 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-p-Phos Ruthenium(II) acetylacetonate; (R)-1,2-Bis((2-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)phosphino)ethane(acetylacetonato)ruthenium(II); (R)-Bis(acetylacetonato)[1,2-bis((2-methoxyphenyl)phenylphosphino)ethane]ruthenium(II); (R)-Bis(2,4-pentanedionato-O,O')[1,2-bis[(2-methoxyphenyl)phenylphosphino]ethane]ruthenium; Ru(R)-p-Phos2; (R)-p-Phos Ru(acac)2; (R)-MeO-BIPHEP-Ru(acac)2 (related class)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-p-Phos Ruthenium (Acac)2 is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing comprehensive specifications are provided with every shipment.

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 material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Ruthenium Content	~15.2%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
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.