Diiodo(p-cymene)ruthenium(II) dimer

Formula : C20H28I4Ru2

Molecular weight : 978.19 g/mol

CAS-No. : 90614-07-6

Form: powder

Colour: red

Melting point/range: 234 - 236 °C 

Storage：

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Handle and store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive. Keep in a dry place.

Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids

Safe handling ：

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Application

Umicore Precatalysts for Asymmetric and Cross-Coupling Catalysis

Catalyst in:

• Ruthenium-catalyzed hydrogenation

• Preparation of Walphos-type ferrocenyl-aryl diphosphine ligands

• Ruthenium-catalyzed synthesis reactions

• Enantioselective hydrogenation of ketones and olefins

Hazard statement(s)：

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.