Description

[4,4'-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine] Nickel (II) Dichloride is a high-purity organometallic coordination complex featuring a sterically hindered bipyridine ligand, which is critical for stabilizing the nickel center and modulating its catalytic properties. This compound matters for its role as a precise and tunable catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries for developing novel synthetic methodologies and functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a key component in nickel-catalyzed C-C and C-X (heteroatom) bond-forming reactions, such as Suzuki, Negishi, and Kumada couplings.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development and controlled synthesis of specialty polymers, including olefin polymerization and copolymerization processes.
• Electrocatalyst Research: Investigated for applications in energy conversion, including water splitting and CO2 reduction, due to the redox-active nickel center.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block or dopant in the synthesis of emissive layers for next-generation display technologies.
• Ligand Transfer Agent: Provides a source of the sterically demanding 4,4'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine ligand for the synthesis of other transition metal complexes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for mechanistic studies and the development of new catalytic cycles in both academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[4,4'-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine] Nickel (II) Dichloride
CAS No.	1034901-50-2
Molecular Formula	C18H24Cl2N2Ni
Molecular Weight	398.00 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	4,4'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine nickel(II) chloride; dtbbpy Nickel(II) Chloride; Ni(dtbbpy)Cl2; Nickel bis(4,4'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridine) dichloride; (4,4'-Di-tert-butyl-2,2'-bipyridyl)nickel(II) dichloride; dtbpy Nickel Chloride Complex; Ligand-stabilized Nickel Dichloride Complex
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Quality Control

Our [4,4'-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,2'-Bipyridine] Nickel (II) Dichloride is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are characterized by advanced analytical techniques, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 compliant production for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to brown crystalline or amorphous powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 95.0% (by ICP-OES or Titration)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, DMF, THF)

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