Description

Cocl2(Pcy3)2 CAS NO 14726-62-6 is a highly versatile organometallic complex, specifically a cobalt(II) chloride compound coordinated with two tricyclohexylphosphine ligands. This compound serves as a critical catalyst and precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries for developing novel catalytic processes and functional materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key catalyst precursor for cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and hydrofunctionalization processes.
• Organic Synthesis: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemical intermediates.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in the development and study of coordination polymerization for specialty polymers.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a precursor for the deposition of cobalt-containing thin films and nanomaterials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.
• Ligand Exchange Studies: Serves as a model compound for studying phosphine ligand properties and metal-ligand interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cocl2(Pcy3)2
CAS No.	14726-62-6
Molecular Formula	C₃₆H₆₆Cl₂CoP₂
Molecular Weight	690.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(tricyclohexylphosphine)cobalt(II) chloride; Cobalt dichloride bis(tricyclohexylphosphine); Dichlorobis(tricyclohexylphosphine)cobalt(II); CoCl2(PCy3)2; Cobalt(II) chloride-tricyclohexylphosphine complex
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Quality Control

Our Cocl2(Pcy3)2 is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to purple crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cobalt content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, DCM)

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