SHVO'S CATALYST

• CAT Number: M000865
• CAS Number: 104439-77-2
• Molecular Formula: C62H41O6Ru2 5*
• Molecular Weight: 1084.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -80°C

Shvo’s catalyst (Cat No.: M000865) is a well-known organometallic complex used in homogeneous catalysis, particularly for hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions. It consists of a ruthenium center coordinated with a cyclopentadienone ligand and a hydride, formally named [Ru(CO)(η⁵-C₅Ph₄OH)(η⁴-C₅Ph₄O)]. This catalyst is notable for facilitating transfer hydrogenation of ketones, aldehydes, and imines under mild conditions, often without external hydrogen gas. Its bifunctional mechanism involves both metal-hydride and proton transfer, making it valuable in green chemistry and sustainable organic synthesis research.