Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](benzylidene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium , 900169-53-1

Synonym(s):
[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloro(phenylmethylene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II);[1,3-Dimesityl-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloro(phenylmethylene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II);Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](benzylidene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II);Grubbs Catalyst 3rd Generation

CAS NO.：900169-53-1

Empirical Formula: C38H40Br2Cl2N4Ru

Molecular Weight: 884.53

MDL number: MFCD09265164

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 140°C (dec.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• form: solid
• Appearance: Green Solid
• InChIKey: KKLLATVRSSMPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [Ru+6](N1=CC=CC=C1Br)(N1=CC=CC=C1Br)(=[C-2]1N(C2C(=CC(C)=CC=2C)C)CCN1C1C(=CC(C)=CC=1C)C)([Cl-])([Cl-])=[C-2]C1C=CC=CC=1

Description and Uses

Labile pyridine ligands result in a very fast initiator (even at 0 °C). Effective in cross metathesis of acrylonitrile. Also effective in RCM and the ROMP production of block copolymers and polymers with narrow PDIs.

Safety

• WGK Germany: 3