Bis(η6-benzene)di-μ-chlorodichlorodiruthenium; (Benzene)dichlororuthenium Dimer|Benzeneruthenium Dichloride Dimer; Bis((η6-benzene)chloro(μ-chloro)ruthenium); Bis((η6-benzene)dichlororuthenium); Bis(benzene)di-μ-chlorodichlorodiruthenium; Bis(benzene)tetrachlorodiruthenium; Bis(η6-benzene)tetrachlorodiruthenium; Bis(π-benzeneruthenium dichloride); Bis[(benzene)dichlororuthenium]; Bis[dichloro[η6-(benzene)]ruthenium]; Dibenzenetetrachlorodiruthenium; μ-Dichloro-bis(benzenechlororuthenium(II))
Benzeneruthenium(II) Chloride Dimer is a catalyst for SNAr reactions of fluoroarenes and cyclic amines, a precatalyst for the hydrogenation of β-keto esters and a precursor for the preparation of other ruthenium catalysts.
Synonyms
Bis(η6-benzene)di-μ-chlorodichlorodiruthenium; (Benzene)dichlororuthenium Dimer Benzeneruthenium Dichloride Dimer; Bis((η6-benzene)chloro(μ-chloro)ruthenium); Bis((η6-benzene)dichlororuthenium); Bis(benzene)di-μ-chlorodichlorodiruthenium; Bis(benzene)tetrachlorodiruthenium; Bis(η6-benzene)tetrachlorodiruthenium; Bis(π-benzeneruthenium dichloride); Bis[(benzene)dichlororuthenium]; Bis[dichloro[η6-(benzene)]ruthenium]; Dibenzenetetrachlorodiruthenium; μ-Dichloro-bis(benzenechlororuthenium(II))
Molecular Formula
C12H12Cl4Ru2
Appearance
Dark red to brown powder
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.