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Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](3-methyl-2-butenylidene) (tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II)

Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](3-methyl-2-butenylidene) (tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II) chemical structure
CAS Number253688-91-4
Formula4
Mol. Weight826.97 g/mol

What is Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](3-methyl-2-butenylidene) (tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II)?

Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](3-methyl-2-butenylidene) (tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II) is a chemical compound with CAS number 253688-91-4 and molecular formula 4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Metathesis: Ruthenium-Based Metathesis Catalysts

Similar in reactivity to the Grubbs 2nd Generation Catalyst, but slower to initiate. This catalyst has broad utility.1,2,3

Catalyst for:
• Ring-closing metathesis reactions4
• Ruthenium-catalyzed tandem enyne cross metathesis/cyclopropanation5
• Ruthenium-catalyzed stereoselective tandem cross-metathesis/Wittig olefination6
• Cross and ring-closing metatheses7
• Olefin cross-metathesis catalyzed by ruthenium alkylidene complexes8

Specifications

Molecular Weight

826.97 g/mol

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H228

Precautionary Statements

P210

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

WGK Germany

3

Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative Names & Synonyms

6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](3-methyl-2-butenylidene) (tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II),253688-91-4, C44H67Cl2N2PRu