Description

Acetonitrile(Cyclopentadienyl)[2-(Di-I-Propylphosphino)-4-(T-Butyl)-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole] Ruthenium(II) Hexafluorophosphate, Min. 98% is a highly specialized organometallic complex, widely recognized as an efficient Alkene Zipper Catalyst. This compound is critical for facilitating the controlled migration of double bonds in olefinic substrates, enabling precise synthetic transformations. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where selective isomerization is a key step in complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Olefin Isomerization (Alkene Zipper Reaction): Catalyzes the selective migration of terminal alkenes to internal positions or vice versa for synthetic intermediate preparation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific alkene geometry.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Applied in the synthesis of complex molecules for crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer Chemistry Research: Investigated for modifying polymer backbones and controlling polymer tacticity.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Development: Serves as a precursor or model catalyst in the development of new catalytic systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodology development and mechanistic studies in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Acetonitrile(Cyclopentadienyl)[2-(Di-I-Propylphosphino)-4-(T-Butyl)-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole] Ruthenium(II) Hexafluorophosphate, Min. 98% [Alkene Zipper Catalyst]
CAS No.	930601-66-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₃H₃₉F₆N₃P₂Ru
Molecular Weight	668.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Alkene Zipper Catalyst; [RuCp(acetonitrile)(iPr2P-tBu-imidazole)]PF6; (Cyclopentadienyl)(acetonitrile)[2-(diisopropylphosphino)-4-(tert-butyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole]ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate; Ruthenium alkene isomerization catalyst; Ru-Cp-NHC-PR3 complex; CAS 930601-66-4
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Quality Control

Our Acetonitrile(Cyclopentadienyl)[2-(Di-I-Propylphosphino)-4-(T-Butyl)-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole] Ruthenium(II) Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including HPLC assay, NMR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of deleterious impurities. 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 in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its moisture-sensitive and light-sensitive nature. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	Min. 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Max. 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	Max. 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, acetonitrile; slightly soluble in toluene

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