Description

(Pme3)4Ru(Cl)(Oac) is a high-purity organometallic complex of ruthenium, specifically a ruthenium(II) chloride acetate complex stabilized by trimethylphosphine ligands. This compound is a valuable and versatile catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalytic transformations.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a highly active precursor for ruthenium-catalyzed reactions, including hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and C-H bond activation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables key steps in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and chiral intermediates due to its tunable reactivity.
• Organic Methodology Development: Serves as a critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for discovering new coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development of specialized polymers and materials via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or other metal-mediated processes.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), surface coatings, and other functional materials where ruthenium centers are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Pme3)4Ru(Cl)(Oac)
CAS No.	88968-54-1
Molecular Formula	C14H42ClO2P4Ru
Molecular Weight	516.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(acetato-O)tetrakis(trimethylphosphine)ruthenium(II); Tetrakis(trimethylphosphine)ruthenium(II) chloride acetate; RuCl(OAc)(PMe3)4; (Acetato)chlorotetrakis(trimethylphosphine)ruthenium; Ruthenium complex with PMe3, Cl, and OAc ligands; (Trimethylphosphine)ruthenium chloride acetate complex
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Quality Control

Every batch of (Pme3)4Ru(Cl)(Oac) is manufactured and handled under strict inert atmosphere conditions to prevent oxidation. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research chemicals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light will degrade the product.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Ruthenium Content	~19.5% (Theoretical)

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