Description

Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Nickel(0) is a highly reactive, low-valent organonickel compound widely used as a versatile catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key organic transformations, including cycloadditions, oligomerizations, and cross-coupling reactions, under mild conditions. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors who require a reliable source of high-purity nickel(0) complexes.

Application

• Precursor for homogeneous catalysis in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and cycloaddition reactions.
• Catalyst in the oligomerization and polymerization of olefins and dienes.
• Key reagent for the synthesis of complex organometallic compounds and ligands.
• Used in materials science research for the deposition of nickel-containing thin films and nanomaterials.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Nickel(0)
CAS No.	1295-35-8
Molecular Formula	C16H24Ni
Molecular Weight	275.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(0) bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene); Bis(cycloocta-1,5-diene)nickel(0); (1,5-COD)2Ni; Ni(COD)2; Dicylooctadienenickel; Organonickel Catalyst; Nickel Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)
EINECS	215-076-1

Quality Control

Our Bis(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Nickel(0) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. This material is strictly light-sensitive (protect from all light exposure), easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere), and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, THF)

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