Description

Bis(Dicyclohexylphosphino)Methane is a high-purity, bidentate phosphine ligand widely used in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its ability to stabilize transition metal complexes, enabling highly efficient and selective cross-coupling reactions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require robust and reliable catalysts for complex synthesis.

Application

• As a key ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki, Heck, and Negishi couplings, for C-C bond formation.
• In the synthesis of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where high selectivity and yield are critical.
• For the preparation of homogeneous catalysts used in hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other industrial catalytic processes.
• In academic and industrial R&D for developing new organometallic complexes and catalytic systems.
• As a stabilizing agent for sensitive metal complexes in solution, preventing decomposition.
• Within material science for the surface modification of nanoparticles and the creation of novel polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Dicyclohexylphosphino)Methane
CAS No.	137349-65-6
Molecular Formula	C25H46P2
Molecular Weight	408.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethane; DCPE; Dcype; DCHPM; Bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethane; Dicyclohexyl(2-dicyclohexylphosphinoethyl)phosphine; 1,2-Ethanediylbis[dicyclohexylphosphine]
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Dicyclohexylphosphino)Methane is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is easily oxidized and moisture-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	105 - 115 °C
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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