Description

Dichloro(Cycloocta-1,5-Diene)Ruthenium(II) is a versatile organometallic catalyst precursor of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a highly effective source of ruthenium for catalyzing a wide range of organic transformations, including olefin metathesis and hydrogenation reactions. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the production of complex molecules and novel materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a key precursor for generating active ruthenium catalysts in solution-phase reactions.
• Olefin Metathesis: Used in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), cross-metathesis, and ring-closing metathesis (RCM) for constructing complex carbon-carbon double bonds.
• Hydrogenation & Transfer Hydrogenation: Employed in the selective reduction of unsaturated bonds, including ketones, aldehydes, and alkenes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates the construction of complex, chiral molecular frameworks essential for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Science: Applied in the development of novel polymers and materials with tailored properties via catalytic polymerization techniques.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the efficient, scalable synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dichloro(Cycloocta-1,5-Diene)Ruthenium(II)
CAS No.	50982-12-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12Cl2Ru
Molecular Weight	280.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium(II) dichloro(cycloocta-1,5-diene); Dichloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium(II); (1,5-COD)RuCl2; Cycloocta-1,5-diene ruthenium(II) dichloride; Ru(COD)Cl2; Dichloro(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium; Dichloro(cyclooctadiene)ruthenium dimer (in solution); Dichloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium dimer
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Quality Control

Our Dichloro(Cycloocta-1,5-Diene)Ruthenium(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including purity assay and spectroscopic identification, to ensure compliance with our stringent internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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 room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ru content)	Min. 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, slightly soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons

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