Description

Bis{1,3-Bis[2,6-Bis(1-Methylethyl)Phenyl]-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Imidazol-2-Ylidene}-μ-Hydroxydigold(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly specialized, well-defined dinuclear gold(I) N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complex. This compound serves as a premier catalyst and precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science, offering exceptional stability and tunable reactivity. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, fine chemical synthesis, and advanced material fabrication for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Homogeneous Gold Catalysis: A key catalyst for selective C–H activation, cyclization, and hydrofunctionalization reactions in complex molecule synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the efficient and selective construction of challenging carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the synthesis of high-value specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring precise catalytic control.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a molecular precursor for the development of novel gold-containing nanomaterials and coordination polymers.
• Ligand Transfer Agent: Serves as a robust source of the sterically demanding IPr (1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene) ligand for other transition metal complexes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organometallic chemistry and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis{1,3-Bis[2,6-Bis(1-Methylethyl)Phenyl]-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Imidazol-2-Ylidene}-μ-Hydroxydigold(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1262545-44-7
Molecular Formula	C54H72Au2BF4N4O
Molecular Weight	1243.98 g/mol
Synonyms	[(IPr)Au]2(μ-OH)BF4; Digold(I) μ-hydroxido-bis[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene] tetrafluoroborate; Gold(I) IPr Hydroxo Dimer Tetrafluoroborate; Bis(N,N'-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene)digold(μ-hydroxido) tetrafluoroborate; (IPrAu)2(OH)BF4; Dinuclear Gold(I) NHC Hydroxo Complex; Contact for details (EINECS)

Quality Control

Our high-purity organometallic complexes are manufactured and handled under controlled environments to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical characterization, including NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis (CHN), and HPLC, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when possible to ensure long-term stability. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Gold (Au) Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, Acetone)

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