Description

Hexakis(1H-Imidazole-N3)Nickel(2+) Dichloride is a coordination complex featuring a central nickel(II) cation surrounded by six imidazole ligands. This compound is valued for its role as a catalyst precursor and a versatile building block in advanced materials science and inorganic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, metal-organic framework (MOF) development, and as a model compound for studying nickel coordination chemistry.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor for nickel-based catalysts in organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Materials Science: Serves as a metal node or building block in the synthesis of coordination polymers and Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used as a standard or model compound for studying ligand exchange kinetics and the electronic properties of nickel complexes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of other nickel complexes through ligand substitution reactions.
• Electrochemical Studies: Investigated for its redox properties in non-aqueous electrochemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexakis(1H-Imidazole-N3)Nickel(2+) Dichloride
CAS No.	15751-00-5
Molecular Formula	C18H24Cl2N12Ni
Molecular Weight	526.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) Imidazole Complex; Hexaimidazolenickel(II) Chloride; Nickel Bis(imidazole) Chloride (complex); Tris(imidazole)nickel Dichloride (common misnomer); Ni(Im)6Cl2; 1H-Imidazole, nickel(2+) complex; Nickel-imidazole coordination compound
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Quality Control

Our Hexakis(1H-Imidazole-N3)Nickel(2+) Dichloride is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing to verify identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available for all commercial and research quantities to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to blue-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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