Description

Bis(1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethene)Gold (I) is a highly specialized organometallic complex featuring a unique gold(I) center coordinated by a bidentate diphosphine ligand. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile catalyst and precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly in reactions requiring high selectivity and mild conditions. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science industries for developing novel synthetic pathways and functional materials.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a highly active and selective catalyst for cross-coupling reactions, hydrofunctionalizations, and cyclization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex drug molecules, enabling key bond-forming steps under mild conditions.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor for the deposition of gold-containing thin films or the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Ligand & Catalyst Screening: A valuable tool in academic and industrial labs for studying structure-activity relationships in gold catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of high-value specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where precision catalysis is required.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of emissive layers for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethene)Gold (I)
CAS No.	116449-44-6
Molecular Formula	C52H44AuP4+ (typically associated with an anion, e.g., Cl-, BF4-)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Gold(I) Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethene Complex; (1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethene)gold(I) Chloride; Diphos Gold Complex; Au(dppe) Complex; [Au(1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethene)2]+; Vaska's-type Gold Complex; Tetrakis(diphenylphosphino)ethene Digold Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(1,2-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ethene)Gold (I) is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR (1H, 31P), HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant physical data is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain stability and prevent decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, Acetone)

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