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Grubbs catalyst

IUPAC: benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium)

C43H74Cl2P2Ru+2 Laboratory Reagents CAS 172222-30-9
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Formula / NotationC43H74Cl2P2Ru+2
CAS Number172222-30-9
Molecular Weight825.0
Also Known Asbenzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium); grubb's catalyst; Grubbs' catalyst; Grubbs I; Grubbs 1st; Grubbs catalyst I; Grubbs First Generation; Grubbs' first generation; SCHEMBL37706; Grubbs first generation catalyst
CategoryLaboratory Reagents

What is Grubbs catalyst?

Grubbs catalyst (C43H74Cl2P2Ru+2) is a laboratory reagent. It has a molecular weight of 825.0 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium).

Formula & Notation

C43H74Cl2P2Ru+2

IUPAC Name: benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium)

Other Names / Synonyms: benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium); grubb's catalyst; Grubbs' catalyst; Grubbs I; Grubbs 1st; Grubbs catalyst I; Grubbs First Generation; Grubbs' first generation; SCHEMBL37706; Grubbs first generation catalyst

Properties & Characteristics

Molecular formula: C43H74Cl2P2Ru+2. Molecular weight: 825.0 g/mol.

Uses & Applications

Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.

Safety Information

Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Grubbs catalyst
Formula C43H74Cl2P2Ru+2
CAS Number 172222-30-9
Molecular Weight 825.0
Category Laboratory Reagents
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Synonyms benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium); grubb's catalyst; Grubbs' catalyst; Grubbs I; Grubbs 1st; Grubbs catalyst I; Grubbs First Generation; Grubbs' first generation; SCHEMBL37706; Grubbs first generation catalyst

Frequently Asked Questions

Grubbs catalyst (C43H74Cl2P2Ru+2) is a laboratory reagent. It has a molecular weight of 825.0 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium;bis(tricyclohexylphosphanium).

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