67421-02-7

Basic information

• Product Name: (HEXAMETHYLBENZENE)RUTHENIUM(II) DICHLORIDE DIMER
• Synonyms: (Hexamethylbenzene)Ru(II)Cl2 dimer;[(C6Me6)RuCl2]2;DICHLORO(HEXAMETHYLBENZENE)RUTHENIUM(II) DIMER;(HEXAMETHYLBENZENE)RUTHENIUM(II) DICHLORIDE DIMER
• CAS NO: 67421-02-7
• Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₃₆Cl₄Ru₂
• Molecular Weight: 668.49
• Product Categories: Catalysts for Organic Synthesis;Classes of Metal Compounds;Homogeneous Catalysts;Metal Complexes;Ru (Ruthenium) Compounds;Synthetic Organic Chemistry;Transition Metal Compounds
• Mol File: 67421-02-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Boiling Point: 256.6°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 104.2°C
• Appearance: /
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0245mmHg at 25°C
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: (HEXAMETHYLBENZENE)RUTHENIUM(II) DICHLORIDE DIMER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (HEXAMETHYLBENZENE)RUTHENIUM(II) DICHLORIDE DIMER(67421-02-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (HEXAMETHYLBENZENE)RUTHENIUM(II) DICHLORIDE DIMER(67421-02-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn
• Statements: 20/21/22
• Safety Statements: 36
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 67421-02-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

(Hexamethylbenzene)ruthenium(II) dichloride dimer is a chemical compound that has proven to be quite valuable in the field of chemistry, particularly as a catalyst. This complex metal compound consists primarily of ruthenium, a precious metal that belongs to the platinum group, alongside hexamethylbenzene and chlorine atoms. The substance behaves as a dimer, which indicates that two identical molecules are connected. It has shown excellent catalytic properties, particularly in 'redox' reactions, where a transfer of electrons takes place. The properties and utility of this compound mean it is often used in advanced scientific and industrial applications.

InChI:InChI=1/2C12H18.4ClH.2Ru/c2*1-7-8(2)10(4)12(6)11(5)9(7)3;;;;;;/h2*1-6H3;4*1H;;/q;;;;;;2*+2/p-4

Downstream Products

• 265323-67-9 [(η6-C6Me6)RuCl2(DVPP)] 
• 112198-52-4 {Ru(η6-C6Me6)(η5-C4H4BC6H5)} 
• 114286-42-9 RuCl2(η6-C6Me6)(PEtPh2) 
• 158019-91-1 ((CH₃)6C₆)((C₆H₅)2PC(CH₃)2CH₂C(O)CH₃)RuCl₂ 
• 265323-69-1 [(η6-C6Me6)RuCl2(DMPP)] 
• 1155369-56-4 [(η6-C6Me6)RuCl2(PH2-2,4,6-t-Bu3C6H2)] 
• 169897-66-9 [(C₆(CH₃)6)RuCl₂((C₆H₅)2PCH₂P(Se)(C₆H₅)2)] 
• 169897-65-8 [(C₆(CH₃)6)RuCl₂((C₆H₅)2PCH₂P(C₆H₅)2)]