Description

Dichloro(p-Cymene)Ruthenium(II) Dimer is an organometallic ruthenium complex widely recognized as a versatile and efficient catalyst precursor. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating key organic transformations, offering a balance of activity and stability for specialized chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors for developing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a key precursor for generating active ruthenium catalysts in solution-phase reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and transfer hydrogenation processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and scale-up synthesis of complex drug molecules and chiral compounds.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a starting material for depositing ruthenium species or creating novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Potential use in developing chiral catalysts for enantioselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloro(p-Cymene)Ruthenium(II) Dimer
CAS No.	52462-29-0
Molecular Formula	C20H28Cl4Ru2
Molecular Weight	652.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-μ-chlorobis[(p-cymene)chlororuthenium(II)]; (p-Cymene)ruthenium(II) chloride dimer; Dichloro(p-cymene)ruthenium dimer; Bis[(p-cymene)chlororuthenium(II)] chloride; Ru(p-cymene)Cl2 dimer; (p-Cymene)RuCl2 dimer; [RuCl2(p-cymene)]2
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Quality Control

Our Dichloro(p-Cymene)Ruthenium(II) Dimer is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including purity assay and identity confirmation. 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 in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere, as the material is easily oxidized. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Assay)	≥ 95% (by HPLC or NMR)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, acetone)

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