Application
(1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-4-((4-ethyl-4-methylpiperzain-1-ium-1-yl)methyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene)(2-isopropoxybenzylidene)ruthenium(II)dichloride chloride dihydrate fixcat serves as a stable olefin metathesis initiator with excellent solubility in pure water. It is designed to efficiently promote ring-closing, cross, and enyne metathesis reactions involving water-soluble substrates. The product is versatile, functioning effectively in both homogeneous and heterogeneous setups, whether in batch or continuous flow processes. Its structure is optimized for easy immobilization on solid supports, enhancing its role as a robust and multifaceted catalyst. Particularly in its SCA-15 supported form, it demonstrates remarkable efficacy in facilitating ring-closing and cross-metathesis reactions, maintaining its performance in both batch and flow configurations. Additionally, it can be utilized as a homogeneous catalyst in solvents that include alcohols and halogenated compounds.