Compound Formula	C₃₈H₄₀Br₂Cl₂N₄Ru
Molecular Weight	884.54
Appearance	Green Powder or Chunks
Melting Point	140 °C
Boiling Point	N/A
Density	N/A
Solubility in H2O	N/A
Exact Mass	884.00198
Monoisotopic Mass	882.004026

Grubbs Catalyst, 3rd Generation Health & Safety Information

Signal Word	N/A
Hazard Statements	N/A
Hazard Codes	N/A
RTECS Number	N/A
Transport Information	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	3
MSDS / SDS	Request MSDS / SDS

About Grubbs Catalyst, 3rd Generation

[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloro(benzylidene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II) (Grubbs Catalyst 3rd Generation) is one of numerous ruthenium-based organometallic catalysts manufactured by American Elements under the trade name AE Organometallics™. Organometallics are useful reagents and precursor materials with applications in thin film deposition, industrial chemistry, pharmaceuticals, LED manufacturing, and others. American Elements supplies organometallic compounds in most volumes including bulk quantities and also can produce materials to customer specifications. Please request a quote above for more information on pricing and lead time.

Grubbs Catalyst, 3rd Generation Synonyms

Dichloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene](benzylidene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II), Grubbs Catalyst C884, [1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloro(phenylmethylene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II), [1,3-Dimesityl-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloro(phenylmethylene)bis(3-bromopyridine)ruthenium(II)

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula	C₃₈H₄₀Br₂Cl₂N₄Ru
MDL Number	MFCD09265164
EC No.	N/A
Pubchem CID	91820750
IUPAC Name	benzylidene(dichloro)ruthenium; 1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazole; 3-bromopyridine
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C)N2CCN(C2=[Ru](=CC3=CC=CC=C3)(Cl)Cl)C4=C(C=C(C=C4C)C)C)C.C1=CC(=CN=C1)Br.C1=CC(=CN=C1)Br
InchI Identifier	InChI=1S/C21H26N2.C7H6.2C5H4BrN.2ClH.Ru/c1-14-9-16(3)20(17(4)10-14)22-7-8-23(13-22)21-18(5)11-15(2)12-19(21)6;1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7;26-5-2-1-3-7-4-5;;;/h9-12H,7-8H2,1-6H3;1-6H;21-4H;2*1H;/q;;;;;;+2/p-2
InchI Key	YDOACSUCKSODBO-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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35 Br 79.904000000 Bromine

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Chlorine

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Nitrogen

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