Synonyms: Hoveyda-Grubbs Catalyst(R) 1st Generation; Hoveyda-Grubbs Catalyst(R) M70 (C601); Dichloro(2-isopropoxyphenylmethylene) (tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II); Dichloro(o-isopropoxyphenylmethylene)(tricyclohexylphosphine)ruthenium(II)
Molecular Formula: C28H45Cl2OPRu
Molecular Weight: 600.61
Linear Structural Formula: C28H45Cl2OPRu
MDL Number: MFCD03453042
Melting Point: 195-197 C (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Proven to be useful in Ring-Closing Metathesis (RCM) to form macrocycles. Also employed in a pivotal, macrocyclic ring-closing metathesis in the multi-step synthesis of an HCV protease inhibitor.
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Other Notes: Grubbs Catalyst(R) Technology for Olefin Metathesis by Aldrich