Description

Cyclopentadienyl(p-Cymene)Ruthenium (Ii) Hexafluorophosphate is a high-purity organometallic complex of ruthenium, valued for its role as a versatile catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for facilitating key chemical transformations, including transfer hydrogenation and C-H bond activation, with high selectivity and efficiency. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds and processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Transfer Hydrogenation: A key component in the reduction of ketones, imines, and other functional groups, offering a practical alternative to traditional hydrogen gas methods.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables direct modification of inert carbon-hydrogen bonds, streamlining the synthesis of complex organic molecules for pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for developing chiral ruthenium catalysts used in the production of enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Investigated for use in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other polymerization techniques to create specialized polymers.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED) Research: Used in the development of novel organometallic complexes for potential application in emissive layers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in synthetic chemistry and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentadienyl(p-Cymene)Ruthenium (Ii) Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	82472-59-1
Molecular Formula	C15H19F6PRu
Molecular Weight	459.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(p-Cymene)(cyclopentadienyl)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate; CpRu(p-cymene)PF6; Cyclopentadienyl(para-cymene)ruthenium hexafluorophosphate; Ru(Cp)(p-cymene)PF6; (η5-Cyclopentadienyl)(η6-p-cymene)ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate; (Cyclopentadienyl)(4-isopropyltoluene)ruthenium hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity organometallic reagents. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, impurity profile, and other critical parameters are available upon request.

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 such as argon or nitrogen due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature. Keep away from strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetonitrile; slightly soluble in methanol
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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