Product Name: Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium (II)
Other Name: Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium (II); Hoveyda-Grubbs Catalyst 1st Generation
CAS No.: 203714-71-0
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Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium (II) Application:
Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II), commonly known as the Grubbs 1st Generation catalyst, is a highly efficient organometallic compound widely applied in olefin metathesis reactions. This ruthenium-based complex features a unique coordination of tricyclohexylphosphine and a 2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene ligand, providing excellent stability, selectivity, and tolerance to various functional groups. As one of the most influential homogeneous catalysts developed in modern chemistry, it revolutionized polymer synthesis, fine chemical production, and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing. With its strong catalytic activity under mild conditions, this complex is ideal for both academic research and industrial-scale processes involving ring-closing metathesis (RCM), ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), and cross-metathesis (CM). Applications:
Olefin Metathesis Catalyst – Used as a versatile catalyst for ring-closing, ring-opening, and cross-metathesis reactions, enabling the efficient formation of carbon–carbon double bonds in organic synthesis.
Polymer and Material Science – Plays a vital role in the development of advanced polymers and materials via ROMP, offering control over molecular weight and architecture in high-performance materials.
Fine Chemical and Pharmaceutical Synthesis – Applied in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, bioactive compounds, and pharmaceutical intermediates, offering high yields and selectivity under mild conditions.
Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium (II) Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1g/ bag, 10g/ bag, 1kg/bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium (II) Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at 2-8 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight.
