Description

Pentamethylcyclopentadienylbis(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium is a highly specialized organometallic complex primarily used as a catalyst precursor. This compound matters for its unique reactivity profile, enabling efficient and selective transformations in advanced chemical synthesis. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise catalytic control for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a versatile precursor for ruthenium-based catalysts in hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and isomerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates key bond-forming steps in the synthesis of complex, high-value active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Enables selective transformations in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and other catalytic polymerization processes.
• Organic Methodology Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in developing new catalytic organic reactions.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a starting point for developing chiral ruthenium catalysts for enantioselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentamethylcyclopentadienylbis(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium
CAS No.	92361-49-4
Molecular Formula	C47H45P2Ru
Molecular Weight	794.88 g/mol
Synonyms	RuCp*(PPh3)2; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)bis(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium; (η5-C5Me5)Ru(PPh3)2; Ruthenium, (η5-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)bis(triphenylphosphine)-; Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ruthenium bis(triphenylphosphine); Cp*Ru(PPh3)2
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Quality Control

Our Pentamethylcyclopentadienylbis(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. The compound is hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive; ensure the storage environment is dry and desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis (C, H)	Within theoretical range

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