Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Grubbs' 1st generation catalyst (CAS: 172222-30-9)?
Answer
Grubbs' 1st generation catalyst (CAS: 172222-30-9) is widely used in pharmaceutical research, polymer science, and materials chemistry. It enables the efficient synthesis of complex molecules, including drug candidates and functional polymers, through ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and cross metathesis reactions. Its applications also extend to academic research and industrial processes for creating novel chemical structures.
About
CAS No
172222-30-9
English Name
Grubbs' 1st generation catalyst
Molecular Formula
C43H72Cl2P2Ru
Molecular Weight
822.97 g/mol
SMILES
Cl/[Ru](Cl)=C/C1=CC=CC=C1.C2(P(C3CCCCC3)C4CCCCC4)CCCCC2.C5(P(C6CCCCC6)C7CCCCC7)CCCCC5
InChIKey
PNPBGYBHLCEVMK-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
