Description

Dichloro(Norbornadiene)Palladium(II) is a highly versatile organometallic catalyst and precursor essential for advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling efficient and selective cross-coupling and cyclization reactions critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and optimizing synthetic routes.

Application

• Catalyst for Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key precursor for generating active palladium(0) species used in Heck, Suzuki, and Stille couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic cycles and synthetic methodologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates the construction of complex, biologically active molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used in the catalysis of polymerization reactions and the synthesis of functionalized polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring precise catalytic transformations.
• Ligand Exchange & Complex Formation: Serves as a starting material for preparing other palladium complexes with tailored catalytic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloro(Norbornadiene)Palladium(II)
CAS No.	12317-46-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8Cl2Pd
Molecular Weight	269.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium(II) Chloride Norbornadiene Complex; Norbornadiene Palladium Dichloride; Dichloro(norbornadiene)palladium; (Bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene)dichloropalladium(II); PdCl2(NBD); NBD-PdCl2; (Norbornadiene)dichloropalladium
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Quality Control

Our Dichloro(Norbornadiene)Palladium(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Quality assurance protocols align with industry standards for research and process chemistry applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd content)	≥ 39.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %

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