Grubbs' Catalyst
2nd Generation Grubbs Catalyst | |
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IUPAC name
dichloro(phenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 246047-72-3 |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C46H65Cl2N2PRu |
Molar mass | 848.97 g mol−1 |
Appearance | Pinkish brown solid |
Melting point |
143.5-148.5 °C |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
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2nd Generation Hoveyda-Grubbs Catalyst | |
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Identifiers | |
CAS number | 301224-40-8 |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C31H38Cl2N2ORu |
Molar mass | 626.62 g mol−1 |
Appearance | Green solid |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
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Grubbs' Catalysts are a series of transition metal carbene complexes used as catalysts for olefin metathesis. They are named after Robert H. Grubbs, the chemist who first synthesized them. There are two generations of the catalyst, as shown on the right. In contrast to other olefin metathesis catalysts, Grubbs' catalysts tolerate other functional groups in the alkene, are air-tolerant and are compatible with a wide range of solvents. For these reasons, Grubbs' catalysts have become popular in synthetic organic chemistry.
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