Description

Chlorotris(Triphenylphosphine)Copper(I) CAS NO 15709-76-9 is a highly versatile and efficient copper(I) coordination complex, widely recognized for its role as a catalyst in cross-coupling and other organic transformations. Its value lies in providing a stable, soluble source of reactive copper(I) species under mild conditions, which is critical for synthesizing complex molecules with high selectivity. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable catalytic performance.

Application

• Catalyst for Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key reagent in Ullmann-type and other copper-mediated C–N, C–O, and C–S bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in catalytic systems for creating specialty polymers and conductive materials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the synthesis of electron-transport materials and emissive layer components.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A staple catalyst for methodological development and discovery chemistry in laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorotris(Triphenylphosphine)Copper(I)
CAS No.	15709-76-9
Molecular Formula	C54H45ClCuP3
Molecular Weight	877.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I) Chloride Triphenylphosphine Complex; Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)copper; Tris(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) chloride; CuCl(PPh3)3; Copper Chloride-Triphenylphosphine (1:3); NSC 168110; (Triphenylphosphine)copper(I) chloride; Tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)copper(0) chloride (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our Chlorotris(Triphenylphosphine)Copper(I) is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets high-performance standards for catalytic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light will degrade its catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Copper (Cu) Content	6.8 - 7.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, toluene)

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