Grubbs Catalyst 2nd Generation
Synonym: (1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene)dichloro(phenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium,
Benzylidene[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloro(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium,
Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](benzylidene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II),
Grubbs Catalyst® C848
Molecular weight : 848.97 g/mol
CAS-No. : 246047-72-3
Form: crystalline
Colour: pink, brown
Melting point/range: 143.5 - 148.5 °C (290.3 - 299.3 °F)
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C
Handle and store under inert gas. Air sensitive. Light sensitive.
Application:
Catalyst for ring-closing metathesis, cross metathesis and ROMP. Able to produce trisubstituted olefins via cross metathesis, and ring closes olefins with excellent functional group tolerance and selectivity.
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
Hazard statement(s):H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary statement(s):
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for
extinction.
