Description

Ruthenium, Carbonylchlorohydro[Bis(Tricyclohexylphosphine)] CAS NO 40935-25-9 is a highly specialized organometallic complex of ruthenium, characterized by its carbonyl, chloro, and hydrido ligands coordinated by bulky tricyclohexylphosphine groups. This compound matters as a sophisticated catalyst precursor, offering unique reactivity and selectivity for challenging chemical transformations in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, hydrogenation, and C-H bond activation.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a versatile precursor for ruthenium-based catalysts in organic synthesis.
• Asymmetric Hydrogenation: Used in the development of chiral catalysts for the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Transfer Hydrogenation: Employed in catalytic reactions where hydrogen is transferred from a donor molecule to a substrate.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Facilitates the activation and transformation of inert carbon-hydrogen bonds into more valuable functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a key reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Applied in the multi-step synthesis of complex molecules where precise catalytic control is required.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ruthenium, Carbonylchlorohydro[Bis(Tricyclohexylphosphine)]
CAS No.	40935-25-9
Molecular Formula	C37H67ClOP2Ru
Molecular Weight	724.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonylchlorohydridobis(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II); Chlorocarbonylhydridobis(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium; RuHCl(CO)(PCy3)2; Ruthenium(II) carbonyl chloride hydride bis(tricyclohexylphosphine); [RuCl(H)(CO)(PCy3)2]; Bis(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium carbonyl chloride hydride
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium, Carbonylchlorohydro[Bis(Tricyclohexylphosphine)] is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive, requiring careful handling to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, dichloromethane)

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