Description

Dichloro[1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene]-Platinum(II) is a highly specialized organometallic complex featuring a ferrocene-based diphosphine ligand, known for its robust and tunable catalytic properties. This compound is valued for its role as a precise and effective catalyst precursor in cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions, offering superior selectivity and stability under demanding conditions. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-performance catalytic systems.

Application

• Catalyst precursor for C-C and C-X cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira couplings) in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Homogeneous hydrogenation catalyst for the selective reduction of alkenes, alkynes, and other functional groups.
• Key component in asymmetric catalysis for the production of enantiomerically pure compounds, leveraging the chiral ferrocenyl backbone.
• Material science research, particularly in the development of novel organometallic frameworks and precursors for thin-film deposition.
• Academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms.
• Specialty chemical synthesis where air- and moisture-sensitive, high-purity catalysts are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloro[1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene]-Platinum(II)
CAS No.	146864-46-2
Molecular Formula	C34H28Cl2FeP2Pt
Molecular Weight	828.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloro(1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene)platinum(II); Platinum(II) dichloride with 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene; dppfPtCl2; (Dppf)PtCl2; 1,1'-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene palladium dichloride complex (common misnomer, corrected to Pt); Dichloro[1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphanyl)ferrocene-κ2P,P']platinum; Ferrocenediylbis(diphenylphosphine)platinum dichloride
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Quality Control

Our Dichloro[1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene]-Platinum(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Quality is verified through rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and metal content 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 (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to prevent oxidation and decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Platinum (Pt) Content	22.5 - 24.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene; slightly soluble in THF

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