Description

Tetrakis(Triphenylphosphine)Nickel is a highly versatile organometallic catalyst and reagent, widely recognized for its utility in facilitating complex chemical transformations. This compound is essential for enabling efficient and selective cross-coupling and reduction reactions, which are fundamental to advanced chemical synthesis. It is a critical material for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and the production of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key catalyst for cross-coupling reactions, including the Kumada, Negishi, and Suzuki-Miyaura couplings, for forming carbon-carbon bonds.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a stoichiometric reagent in the reduction of organic halides and in the cyclooligomerization of alkynes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise bond formation is required.
• Polymer Chemistry: Facilitates polymerization reactions and the synthesis of specialized polymers with unique properties.
• Materials Science: Applied in the development of novel organometallic complexes and precursors for thin-film deposition.
• Research & Development: An indispensable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrakis(Triphenylphosphine)Nickel
CAS No.	15133-82-1
Molecular Formula	Ni[P(C6H5)3]4 or C72H60NiP4
Molecular Weight	1105.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(0) tetrakis(triphenylphosphine); Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)nickel(0); Nickel-tetrakis(triphenylphosphine); TPP Nickel; Ni(PPh3)4; Triphenylphosphine nickel complex; Bis(triphenylphosphine)nickel (common misnomer); Organonickel catalyst
EINECS	239-190-7

Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Triphenylphosphine)Nickel is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and performance characteristics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as nickel content, phosphine ligand content, and solvent residues is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to prevent oxidation and decomposition. The material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized. Keep the container tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Separate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 5.2 % (w/w)
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, benzene, THF; insoluble in water
Melting Point	Decomposes above 120°C

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