Description

(Acetonitrile)Dichloronickel(II) is a coordination complex where nickel(II) is bound to chloride and acetonitrile ligands, serving as a versatile precursor in advanced inorganic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in facilitating specific catalytic and material science processes where controlled nickel coordination is critical. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing catalysts and novel metal-organic frameworks.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous nickel-based catalysts used in cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored properties.
• Electroless Plating: Acts as a nickel source in specialized electroless plating formulations for electronic components.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in specific organic transformations within fine chemical production.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and calibration.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key compound for investigating nickel coordination chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(Acetonitrile)Dichloronickel(II)
CAS No.	18897-44-4
Molecular Formula	C2H6Cl2N2Ni
Molecular Weight	195.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) chloride acetonitrile complex; Dichloro(acetonitrile)nickel; Acetonitrile nickel(II) chloride; Bis(acetonitrile)dichloronickel; Nickel dichloride acetonitrile adduct; NiCl2(MeCN)2; (CH3CN)2NiCl2
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Quality Control

Our (Acetonitrile)Dichloronickel(II) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to yellow-green crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents

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