Description

1,3-Di(1-Adamantyl)Imidazolinium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor salt, valued for its exceptional steric bulk and electron-donating properties. This compound is critical for facilitating challenging cross-coupling and organometallic catalysis reactions where standard ligands fail. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel synthetic pathways and high-performance catalysts.

Application

• Precursor for generating highly active and sterically hindered N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands in organometallic chemistry.
• Catalyst ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki-Miyaura, Buchwald-Hartwig) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Key component in the development of olefin metathesis catalysts for polymer and fine chemical production.
• Stabilizing ligand for low-oxidation-state metal complexes in academic and industrial research.
• Use in asymmetric catalysis for the enantioselective synthesis of chiral molecules.
• Research chemical for studying steric and electronic effects in catalytic cycle mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Di(1-Adamantyl)Imidazolinium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1176202-63-3
Molecular Formula	C27H41BF4N2
Molecular Weight	480.44 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(1-adamantyl)imidazolinium tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Diadamantylimidazolinium BF4; 1,3-Di(adamantan-1-yl)imidazolin-1-ium tetrafluoroborate; Di(1-adamantyl)imidazolinium tetrafluoroborate; N,N'-Di(1-adamantyl)imidazolinium tetrafluoroborate; NHC precursor salt; Sterically hindered imidazolinium salt
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Di(1-Adamantyl)Imidazolinium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and process applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical development.

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 should be handled under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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