CoolCat
Chemical name:
(2-(benzyloxy)-3-isopropylbenzylidene)dichloro(1,3-bis(2,6 diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene)ruthenium(II)
Product number: AS2143
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Description
- excellent for CM of internal, type 1 olefins
- very good for RCM with sterically non-demanding substrates leading to small/medium rings
- good for CM with electron deficient partners
- Note: Suitable for reaction in green solvents without degassing and drying
- Fast initiating catalyst at ambient temperature
- Similar properties to GreenCat, reaction results may vary depending on conditions or different substrate
Chemical properties
Chemical formula:
C44H56Cl2N2ORu
Molecular weight:
800.90 g/mol
Physical state:
powder
Color:
dark green
Handling information
Application temperature: RT to 110 °C
Reaction solvent: toluene, ethyl acetate, dimethyl carbonate, CPME, i-PrOH, neat substrate
Solvent for stock solution: DCM (preferred), toluene
Storage information
Long-term storage (>1 week):
Store under inert gas in a cold place (recommended temp. 2 - 8 °C).
Short-term storage (<1 week):
Store under inert gas at ambient temperature.