Description

[1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethane]Molybdenum Tetracarbonyl is a high-purity organometallic complex featuring a chelating diphosphine ligand, widely utilized as a versatile catalyst precursor. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate a range of organic transformations under relatively mild conditions, offering researchers and process chemists a reliable tool for developing efficient synthetic routes. This compound is essential for professionals in pharmaceutical R&D, fine chemical synthesis, and advanced materials science, where precise catalytic activity is paramount.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a key precursor for molybdenum-based catalysts in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and isomerization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming methodologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the catalytic synthesis of complex chiral molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Catalyst: Investigated for use in the controlled polymerization of olefins and other monomers.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a molecular building block for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and mechanistic studies in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethane]Molybdenum Tetracarbonyl
CAS No.	15444-66-3
Molecular Formula	C30H24MoO4P2
Molecular Weight	598.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Molybdenum tetracarbonyl(1,2-ethanediylbis(diphenylphosphine)); Diphos-Molybdenum Tetracarbonyl; (dppe)Mo(CO)4; 1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane molybdenum tetracarbonyl; Mo(CO)4(dppe); Ethylenebis(diphenylphosphine)molybdenum tetracarbonyl; Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane molybdenum tetracarbonyl; DPPE-Molybdenum Carbonyl Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our [1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethane]Molybdenum Tetracarbonyl is manufactured and tested under stringent quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We employ advanced analytical techniques including NMR, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis for comprehensive characterization. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Elemental Analysis	Conforms to theoretical values

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