Description

Bis(Acetonitrile)Dichloropalladium(II) is a versatile and highly reactive organometallic complex, widely recognized as a superior catalyst precursor in cross-coupling reactions. Its significance lies in its excellent solubility in organic solvents and its role as a source of highly active, low-ligated palladium species, which are crucial for efficient bond formation. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise and efficient catalytic processes are paramount for innovation and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst precursor for Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, and Negishi cross-coupling reactions used to construct complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the catalytic synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific aryl-aryl or aryl-heteroaryl bonds.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of conductive polymers, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other advanced electronic materials via catalytic polymerization or functionalization.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances through efficient palladium-catalyzed transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard, high-activity catalyst source in method development and scale-up studies for new synthetic pathways.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a soluble catalyst precursor in homogeneous reaction systems, offering advantages in selectivity and reaction control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Acetonitrile)Dichloropalladium(II)
CAS No.	14592-56-4
Molecular Formula	C4H6Cl2N2Pd
Molecular Weight	259.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium(II) Chloride Bis(acetonitrile) Complex; Dichlorobis(acetonitrile)palladium(II); PdCl2(CH3CN)2; Acetonitrile Palladium(II) Chloride; Bis(acetonitrile)palladium Dichloride; [PdCl2(NCCH3)2]; Palladium Catalyst C2
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Acetonitrile)Dichloropalladium(II) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive catalytic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent decomposition. For long-term stability, storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd basis)	≥ 40.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, Acetone)

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