Tris(acetonitrile)cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate

• CAT Number: R065501
• CAS Number: 80049-61-2
• PubChem Substance ID: 11080566
• Molecular Formula: C11H14F6N3PRu
• Molecular Weight: 434.3
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Tris(acetonitrile)cyclopentadienylruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate
• Appearance: yellow to orange powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H5.3C2H3N.F6P.Ru/c1-2-4-5-3-1;3*1-2-3;1-7(2,3,4,5)6;/h1-5H;3*1H3;;/q;;;;-1;+1
• InChIKey: HJQVFVSAQOQXRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC#N.CC#N.CC#N.C1=C[CH]C=C1.F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[Ru+]

Tris(acetonitrile)cyclopentadienyl ruthenium(II) hexafluorophosphate is a coordination complex containing a ruthenium(II) ion coordinated with three acetonitrile ligands and a cyclopentadienyl ligand. The compound is often used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in metathesis reactions and other transformations involving olefin substrates. Its hexafluorophosphate counterion contributes to its stability and solubility in organic solvents. This complex exhibits unique reactivity and selectivity, making it valuable in synthetic chemistry for the preparation of complex organic molecules and functional materials. Ongoing research explores its catalytic properties and applications in chemical synthesis.