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Carbonylchlorohydridotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II)

Synonym(s):

Carbonylchlorohydrotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium

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Linear Formula:
[(C6H5)3P]3Ru(CO)(Cl)H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
952.40
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

reaction suitability

core: ruthenium
reagent type: catalyst

mp

204-206 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

Cl[Ru].[C-]#[O+].c1ccc(cc1)P(c2ccccc2)c3ccccc3.c4ccc(cc4)P(c5ccccc5)c6ccccc6.c7ccc(cc7)P(c8ccccc8)c9ccccc9

InChI

1S/3C18H15P.CO.ClH.Ru/c3*1-4-10-16(11-5-1)19(17-12-6-2-7-13-17)18-14-8-3-9-15-18;1-2;;/h3*1-15H;;1H;/q;;;;;+1/p-1

InChI key

MVJRXTSUBHUUPN-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

Carbonylchlorohydridotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II) is a coordination compound commonly used as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions such as hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenative C-C bond-forming reactions, transfer hydrogenation, and α-alkylation of ketones with primary alcohols. In addition, it is used as a precursor of pincer ruthenium carbonyl catalysts for hydrogenation.

Application

  • Carbonylchlorohydridotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II): This ruthenium complex is used as a versatile catalyst for various reactions including hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, C-C bond-forming reactions, α-alkylation of ketones with primary alcohols, and as a precursor for pincer ruthenium carbonyl catalysts for hydrogenation. The complex is noted for its physical properties, such as decomposing above its melting point (204-206°C), and its solubility characteristics. It is very insoluble in water, ethanol, and DMSO, sparingly soluble in benzene and acetone, and slightly soluble in chloroform (Kuriyama, 2001).

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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