Grubbs catalyst I

CAS: 172222-30-9

Ref. 3D-FG16399

Product Information

• Name: Grubbs catalyst I
• Synonyms: Bis-(tricyclohexylphosphino)-benzylidene ruthenium dichloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Grubbs catalyst I is an innovative, preparative, and synthetic catalyst that is used for ring-opening metathesis reactions. The catalyst is a ruthenium complex that can be prepared in one step from commercially available Grubbs' second generation catalyst. It has been shown to be effective in the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and microcapsules. Grubbs I catalyzes the transfer of a proton from a phenyl methylene ligand to a ruthenium complex with high efficiency. This process is believed to occur through a concerted mechanism where the ligand coordinates with the metal center and transfers its proton.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 822.95 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₃H₇₂Cl₂P₂Ru
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder