Description

7,9-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)-7H-Acenaphtho[1,2-D]Imidazol-9-Ium Chloride is a high-purity, advanced organic salt belonging to the class of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors. This compound matters as a critical building block and catalyst precursor in sophisticated organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new catalytic processes and functional organic materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key precursor for generating N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in transition metal catalysis, including cross-coupling and olefin metathesis reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research for constructing novel drug candidates.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development and testing of catalysts for ring-opening polymerization (ROP) and other polymerisation techniques to create advanced polymeric materials.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a component in the development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and conductive polymers.
• Ligand for Organometallic Complexes: Facilitates the formation of stable organometallic complexes for study and application in homogeneous catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for fundamental research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring new catalytic systems and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,9-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)-7H-Acenaphtho[1,2-D]Imidazol-9-Ium Chloride
CAS No.	1246183-55-0
Molecular Formula	C41H45ClN2
Molecular Weight	601.26 g/mol
Synonyms	7,9-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)acenaphtho[1,2-d]imidazol-9-ium chloride; NHC Salt Precursor; Acenaphthoimidazolium Chloride Derivative; 7H-Acenaphtho[1,2-d]imidazol-9-ium, 7,9-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-, chloride; Bulky NHC Precursor Salt; IPr* NHC HCl Salt; 1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)acenaphthoimidazolium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 7,9-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)-7H-Acenaphtho[1,2-D]Imidazol-9-Ium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when prolonged exposure is anticipated to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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