Description

Hexakis(n-Methylimidazole-N')Iron(II) Tetraphenylborate Dichloromethane is a specialized organometallic coordination complex with a unique cationic iron center stabilized by N-methylimidazole ligands and a tetraphenylborate counterion, solvated in dichloromethane. This compound matters for its role as a precursor or catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for reactions requiring a well-defined, low-oxidation-state iron species. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel catalytic processes and synthesizing complex molecules.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: Serves as a well-defined, single-site iron(II) catalyst precursor for exploring novel organic transformations, including cross-coupling and C-H activation reactions.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Investigated as a potential initiator or co-catalyst in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers to create polymers with specific microstructures.
• Material Science Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or magnetic nanoparticles, where controlled iron incorporation is critical.
• Electrochemical Studies: Acts as an electroactive species for studying electron transfer processes and developing new electrochemical sensors or energy storage materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental studies in inorganic and organometallic chemistry to understand the bonding and reactivity of iron N-heterocyclic carbene analogues.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in the development and scale-up of complex synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring iron-mediated steps.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Hexakis(n-Methylimidazole-N')Iron(II) Tetraphenylborate Dichloromethane
CAS No.	120359-43-5
Molecular Formula	C54H66BCl2FeN12
Molecular Weight	1020.19 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Iron(II) Hexakis(N-methylimidazole) Tetraphenylborate Dichloromethane Solvate; Tetraphenylborate Hexakis(1-methylimidazole)Iron(II) Dichloromethane; [Fe(N-methylimidazole)6][BPh4]·CH2Cl2; Fe(NMI)6(BPh4)·CH2Cl2; Hexakis(1-methyl-1H-imidazole-κN3)iron(2+) tetraphenylborate dichloromethane
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Quality Control

Our Hexakis(n-Methylimidazole-N')Iron(II) Tetraphenylborate Dichloromethane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and development. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR (1H, 13C), Elemental Analysis (CHN), and ICP-MS for metal impurities, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95% (typical)
Solvent Content (Dichloromethane)	By 1H NMR / Loss on Drying
Heavy Metals (ICP-MS)	< 50 ppm total

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