Chemical Name: | Dimethylammoniumdichlorotri(μ-chloro)bis{(S)-(-)-2,2'-bis[di(3,5-xylyl)phosphino]-1,1'-binaphthyl}diruthenate(II)[NH2Me2][{RuCl((S)-xylbinap)}2 (μ-Cl)3] |
CAS Number: | 944451-10-9 |
Product Number: | AG003CIG(AGN-PC-0W41PM) |
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Molecular Formula: | C106H103Cl5NP4Ru2 |
Molecular Weight: | 1895.2667 |
The catalyst (S)-[(RuCl(DM-BINAP))2(μ-Cl)3][NH2Me2] plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis, particularly in asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. Its unique structure, consisting of ruthenium complexes coordinated with DM-BINAP ligands, enables precise control over the stereochemistry of the reaction. This catalyst is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of chiral compounds, where the chirality of the molecule significantly impacts its biological activity. By using (S)-[(RuCl(DM-BINAP))2(μ-Cl)3][NH2Me2] as a catalyst, chemists can efficiently and selectively synthesize enantiomerically pure molecules, making it a valuable tool in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other complex organic compounds.