(S)-BINAP-Ru(II) Dichloride

Dichloro[(S)-2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl]ruthenium(II)
CAS Number
132314-10-2
PubChem
Molecular Formula
C44H32Cl2P2Ru
Molecular Weight
754.68 g/mol
Chiral Catalysts Catalysts
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(S)-BINAP-Ru(II) dichloride is a privileged chiral ruthenium catalyst developed by Noyori and coworkers, renowned for enabling highly enantioselective hydrogenation of functionalized olefins, β-keto esters, and allylic alcohols under mild conditions.

Applications

  • Asymmetric hydrogenation of β-keto esters
  • Enantioselective reduction of functionalized ketones
  • Hydrogenation of allylic alcohols
  • Pharmaceutical synthesis of chiral alcohols and amino acid derivatives

Specifications

Property Value
CAS 132314-10-2
Molecular Formula C44H32Cl2P2Ru
Molecular Weight 754.68 g/mol
Purity >98%
Appearance Orange to dark red crystalline powder

Features

  • Exceptional enantioselectivity (up to >99% ee)
  • Broad substrate scope
  • Mild reaction conditions
  • Compatible with multiple functional groups

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