Description

Chloro(Trimethylphosphine)Gold(I) CAS NO 15278-97-4 is an organometallic compound featuring a gold(I) center coordinated by a chloro ligand and a trimethylphosphine ligand, making it a valuable precursor in gold chemistry. This compound is significant for its role as a fundamental building block in the synthesis of more complex gold-based catalysts and materials. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, materials science, and pharmaceutical research for developing novel reactions and advanced functional materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: A key precursor for synthesizing active gold(I) and gold(III) catalysts used in organic transformations such as hydroamination, hydration of alkynes, and C–H bond activation.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a starting material for depositing gold nanoparticles or creating gold-containing thin films and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of gold-based therapeutic agents and in catalytic steps for synthesizing complex drug molecules.
• Ligand Exchange Reactions: An excellent substrate for studying phosphine ligand exchange kinetics and for preparing new gold complexes with tailored steric and electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating the fundamental coordination chemistry and reactivity of gold-phosphine complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(Trimethylphosphine)Gold(I)
CAS No.	15278-97-4
Molecular Formula	C3H9AuClP
Molecular Weight	324.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(trimethylphosphine)gold(I); Chlorotrimethylphosphinegold(I); Gold(I) chloride trimethylphosphine complex; Trimethylphosphinegold(I) chloride; (Trimethylphosphine)gold(I) chloride; AuCl(PMe3); Me3PAuCl; Chloro(trimethylphosphine)aurium(I)
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Quality Control

Our Chloro(Trimethylphosphine)Gold(I) is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with stringent in-house specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen), please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Gold (Au) Content	60.0 - 62.0 %

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