Description

Ruthenium(II) Chloride Mesitylene Dimer is a versatile organometallic compound featuring a ruthenium center coordinated by chloride and mesitylene ligands. This compound matters as a highly effective and selective catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries for developing novel catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for generating active ruthenium catalysts used in cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring ruthenium-mediated steps.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development and production of specialty polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of high-value, complex organic compounds for agrochemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction mechanisms in both university and corporate R&D laboratories.
• Material Science Applications: Investigated for use in the preparation of thin films, coatings, and nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ruthenium(II) Chloride Mesitylene Dimer
CAS No.	52462-31-4
Molecular Formula	C18H24Cl2Ru2
Molecular Weight	528.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichlorobis(η6-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene)diruthenium; Bis(η6-mesitylene)ruthenium dichloride dimer; [RuCl2(C6H3(CH3)3)]2; RuCl2(mesitylene) dimer; (Mesitylene)ruthenium(II) chloride dimer; Diruthenium bis(η6-mesitylene) dichloride
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Quality Control

Our Ruthenium(II) Chloride Mesitylene Dimer is produced under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ru content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF)

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