(S)-RuCl[(p-cymene)(H8-BINAP)]Cl
(S)-RuCl[(p-cymene)(H8-BINAP)]Cl (CAS: 944451-27-8) is a ruthenium-based chiral catalyst extensively utilised in asymmetric synthesis. Its chemical formula is [C54H54ClP2Ru]+Cl<sup>-</sup>. This complex, often associated with Takasago Ligands and Complexes, is a key reagent for enabling enantioselective transformations in organic chemistry, facilitating the production of chiral molecules.
- IUPAC
- Chloro[(S)-(−)-2,2′−bis(diphenylphosphino)-5,5′,6,6′,7,7′,8,8′-octahydro-1,1′−binaphthyl](p-cymene)ruthenium(II) chloride
![(S)-RuCl[(p-cymene)(H8-BINAP)]Cl ([C54H54ClP2Ru]+Cl-) — chemical structure, CAS 944451-27-8; Chemistry, fine chemical supplied by Tech Serve Solutions](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpub-f4d920c906024441a773a96f7098e551.r2.dev%2Fimages%2Fproducts%2F944451-27-8.png&w=3840&q=75)
Asymmetric Hydrogenation
This ruthenium complex serves as a highly effective catalyst for asymmetric hydrogenation reactions, enabling the stereoselective reduction of various unsaturated substrates to produce enantiomerically enriched products.
Chiral Synthesis
It is instrumental in the synthesis of chiral compounds, where precise control over stereochemistry is critical, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.
Ligand-Assisted Catalysis
The H8-BINAP ligand imparts significant chirality to the ruthenium centre, making this complex a powerful tool for catalytic asymmetric reactions and a representative example of privileged ligands and complexes.
| Linear formula | [C54H54ClP2Ru]+Cl- |
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| Storage temperature | 2-8°C |
| Application | Takasago Ligands and Complexes for Asymmetric Reactions |
Documentation
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Supply & logistics
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What is (S)-RuCl[(p-cymene)(H8-BINAP)]Cl primarily used for?
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(S)-RuCl[(p-cymene)(H8-BINAP)]Cl is primarily used as a chiral catalyst in asymmetric synthesis, particularly for asymmetric hydrogenation and other enantioselective transformations.
What are the CAS number and chemical formula for this compound?
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The CAS number is 944451-27-8, and the chemical formula is [C54H54ClP2Ru]+Cl<sup>-</sup>.
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What are the safety considerations for handling this chemical?
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According to the supplied data, this chemical has a WGK (German water hazard class) of 3, indicating it is hazardous to water. Standard laboratory safety precautions for handling potentially hazardous chemicals should be followed.
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