Compound Q&A
What is Dichlorotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II) (CAS: 15529-49-4)?
Answer
Dichlorotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II) is a coordination compound with the chemical formula RuCl2(PPh3)3. It features a central ruthenium(II) ion coordinated with three triphenylphosphine ligands and two chloride ions. This compound is known for its catalytic properties and is commonly used in organic synthesis. Its appearance is typically a dark red or orange solid, and it is soluble in organic solvents.
About
CAS No
15529-49-4
English Name
Dichlorotris(triphenylphosphine)ruthenium(II)
Molecular Formula
C54H45Cl2P3Ru
Molecular Weight
958.85 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)P(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.C1=CC=C(C=C1)P(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.C1=CC=C(C=C1)P(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.Cl[Ru]Cl
InChIKey
WIWBLJMBLGWSIN-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
