Description

Chloro[(1,2,5,6H)-1,5-Cyclooctadiene] (H5-2,4-Cyclopentadiene-1-Yl) Ruthenium is a highly versatile organometallic compound and a valuable precursor in advanced catalytic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both cyclooctadiene (COD) and cyclopentadienyl (Cp) ligands, makes it a critical component for developing highly selective and active catalysts. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and materials science industries seeking to drive innovation in synthesis and polymerization processes.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing highly active ruthenium-based catalysts used in hydrogenation, isomerization, and metathesis reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the development of novel synthetic routes for complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring precise stereochemical control.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Utilized in the research and production of specialty polymers, including ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for creating advanced materials with specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Acts as a fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the synthesis of high-value, complex fragrance, flavor, and agrochemical intermediates where selectivity and efficiency are paramount.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Used to study and create new ligand frameworks around the ruthenium center to tailor catalyst activity and stability for specific industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro[(1,2,5,6H)-1,5-Cyclooctadiene] (H5-2,4-Cyclopentadiene-1-Yl) Ruthenium
CAS No.	97913-63-8
Molecular Formula	C13H17ClRu
Molecular Weight	307.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)(η5-cyclopentadienyl)ruthenium; (Cyclopentadienyl)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)ruthenium chloride; CpRu(COD)Cl; Ru(COD)(Cp)Cl; (η5-C5H5)Ru(η4-C8H12)Cl; Ruthenium, chloro(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene-(1,2,3,4,5-η)-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl-
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Quality Control

Our Chloro[(1,2,5,6H)-1,5-Cyclooctadiene] (H5-2,4-Cyclopentadiene-1-Yl) Ruthenium is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity, ensuring compliance with research and industrial-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This compound is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., dichloromethane, toluene)

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