Description

Diphenylzinc is a highly reactive organozinc compound, widely utilized as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and materials science. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a phenyl anion equivalent, facilitating efficient carbon-carbon bond formation under mild conditions. This makes it an essential building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the introduction of phenyl groups in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used as a catalyst or initiator in polymerization reactions and for the surface modification of inorganic materials.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific phenylated structures are required.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a phenyl source in Negishi and other transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and development of organic electronic materials and emissive layers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylzinc
CAS No.	1078-58-6
Molecular Formula	C12H10Zn
Molecular Weight	219.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc diphenyl; Diphenyl zinc; Phenylzinc; Benzene, 1,1'-zincobis-; Zinc, diphenyl-; (C6H5)2Zn; Zinc diphenyl solution
EINECS	214-092-5

Quality Control

Our Diphenylzinc is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are provided with every shipment. Our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store this material in a glovebox or using Schlenk line techniques. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizing agents, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zinc content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified (e.g., Toluene, THF)
Concentration (if solution)	0.5 M - 1.0 M (or as specified)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.