Description

Diiodo(p-Cymene)Ruthenium(II) Dimer is a highly versatile organometallic complex of ruthenium, serving as a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique reactivity profile, enabling efficient and selective transformations that are difficult to achieve with other catalysts. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel chemical entities and catalytic processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a highly active and selective catalyst precursor for a variety of organic transformations, including hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and C-H bond activation reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, particularly for constructing chiral centers and facilitating key coupling steps.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the synthesis of specialty chemicals, fragrances, and agrochemical intermediates with high efficiency and selectivity.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor for depositing ruthenium-containing thin films or for synthesizing novel organometallic polymers and coordination complexes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry, exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Can be utilized as a catalyst source in various metal-mediated cross-coupling reactions for forming carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diiodo(p-Cymene)Ruthenium(II) Dimer
CAS No.	90614-07-6
Molecular Formula	C20H28I4Ru2
Molecular Weight	1000.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(μ-iodo)bis[(η6-p-cymene)iodoruthenium(II)]; Di-μ-iodo-bis[(p-cymene)iodoruthenium(II)]; (p-Cymene)ruthenium(II) iodide dimer; [RuI2(p-cymene)]2; Ruthenium, di-μ-iodo-bis[(1,2,3,4,5,6-η)-1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzene]di-; p-Cymene ruthenium diiodide dimer
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Quality Control

Our Diiodo(p-Cymene)Ruthenium(II) Dimer is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support its use in regulated research environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Ruthenium (Ru) Content	20.0 - 21.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, DMF, DMSO

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