Description

Bis(Tetra-n-Butylammonium) Bis(Maleonitriledithiolato) Nickel Complex CAS NO 14876-79-0 is a specialized organometallic coordination compound featuring a nickel center coordinated by maleonitriledithiolate ligands and stabilized by tetra-n-butylammonium counterions. This complex is valued for its unique electrochemical and catalytic properties, making it a critical material for advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by professionals in the fields of materials science, electrochemistry, and organic synthesis for applications ranging from molecular electronics to catalysis.

Application

• Electrocatalyst Precursor: Used in the development of fuel cells and electrolyzers for energy conversion applications.
• Molecular Electronics: Serves as a key component in the fabrication of conductive polymers, molecular wires, and thin-film transistors.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated for use in optical limiting, data storage, and telecommunications due to its electronic structure.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in selective organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a standard or reagent in electrochemical sensing and spectroscopic analysis.
• Advanced Material Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying charge-transfer complexes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Tetra-n-Butylammonium) Bis(Maleonitriledithiolato) Nickel Complex
CAS No.	14876-79-0
Molecular Formula	C36H60N6NiS4
Molecular Weight	763.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(tetrabutylammonium) bis(1,2-dicyanoethene-1,2-dithiolato)nickelate; Nickel bis(maleonitriledithiolate) tetrabutylammonium salt; Tetrabutylammonium nickel dithiolene complex; Ni(mnt)2 (TBA)2; Bis(tetra-n-butylammonium) bis(1,2-dicyanoethylene-1,2-dithiolato)nickel(II); [Ni(S2C2(CN)2)2](NBu4)2; 14876-79-0
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Tetra-n-Butylammonium) Bis(Maleonitriledithiolato) Nickel Complex is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Nickel Content	7.5 - 8.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO, acetonitrile)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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