Description

2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-Octaethyl-21H,23H-Porphine Ruthenium(II) Carbonyl, Complex With Tetrahydrofuran is a high-purity organometallic complex featuring a ruthenium(II) center coordinated within an octaethylporphyrin macrocycle, with carbonyl and tetrahydrofuran ligands. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and synthetic chemistry, valued for its defined electronic structure and reactivity. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, organic electronics, photodynamic therapy, and chemical sensing.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a key catalyst or catalyst precursor for selective organic transformations, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and C-H activation reactions.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a building block for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), molecular wires, and other functional nanostructures.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Studies: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer due to the porphyrin ligand's ability to generate singlet oxygen upon light activation.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Used in the fabrication of sensitive layers for optical or electrochemical sensors targeting specific gases or analytes.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells as an electron-transport or emissive material.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new reaction mechanisms and developing novel catalytic processes in both university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-Octaethyl-21H,23H-Porphine Ruthenium(II) Carbonyl, Complex With Tetrahydrofuran
CAS No.	55059-68-2
Molecular Formula	C45H58N4O2Ru
Molecular Weight	804.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ruthenium(II) Octaethylporphyrin Carbonyl THF Complex; (OEP)Ru(CO)(THF); Carbonyl(octaethylporphyrinato)ruthenium(II) Tetrahydrofuran Adduct; Octaethylporphyrin Ruthenium Carbonyl THF; 5,10,15,20-Tetraethylporphyrin Ruthenium Derivative; Ru(OEP)(CO)(THF); CAS 55059-68-2
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-Octaethyl-21H,23H-Porphine Ruthenium(II) Carbonyl, Complex With Tetrahydrofuran is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and relevant physicochemical parameters is provided with every 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) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to purple crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis	Within theoretical range
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM, toluene)

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