Description

Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Ruthenium (II) is a highly versatile organometallic complex of ruthenium, prized for its role as a robust and efficient catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate a range of challenging chemical transformations under relatively mild conditions, offering synthetic chemists a powerful tool for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in homogeneous catalysis and organic synthesis.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Serves as a key precursor for generating active ruthenium catalysts used in cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and isomerization reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Enables the efficient synthesis of complex, chiral drug molecules through catalytic C-H activation and other bond-forming processes.
• Polymer Science: Used in the catalysis of ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for creating specialized polymers and materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and exploring reaction mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the scalable, cost-effective production of high-value specialty chemicals and fragrances.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Applied in the catalytic synthesis of novel, active ingredients for crop protection agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Ruthenium (II)
CAS No.	92390-26-6
Molecular Formula	C18H29ClRu
Molecular Weight	395.94 g/mol
Synonyms	(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium chloride; Cp*Ru(COD)Cl; Chloro(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium(II); Ru(Cp*)(COD)Cl; (η5-C5Me5)Ru(COD)Cl; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(cycloocta-1,5-diene)ruthenium(II) chloride
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Quality Control

Our Chloro(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Ruthenium (II) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain stability and catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	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.