Description

Chloro(2-Methylphenyl)[1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene]Nickel (II) is a highly specialized organometallic complex featuring a ferrocene-based diphosphine ligand, which serves as a sophisticated catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging cross-coupling and C-H activation reactions with high selectivity and efficiency under mild conditions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise control over molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst for constructing complex carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Agrochemical Research: Enables the synthesis of novel, high-performance crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used in the catalytic synthesis of specialty polymers, including conductive polymers and materials with tailored optical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: The chiral ferrocenyl backbone makes it valuable for developing enantioselective synthetic routes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Catalyzes the production of high-value, structurally complex fine chemicals and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(2-Methylphenyl)[1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene]Nickel (II)
CAS No.	1501945-23-8
Molecular Formula	C41H34ClFeNiP2
Molecular Weight	738.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel, chloro(2-methylphenyl)[1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]-; (o-Tolyl)chloro[1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]nickel(II); dppf-Ni(o-tolyl)Cl; Chloro(o-tolyl)(dppf)nickel(II); [1,1'-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]chloro(2-methylphenyl)nickel; Ni(dppf)(o-tolyl)Cl; (2-Methylphenyl)chloro[1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]nickel
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Quality Control

Every batch of Chloro(2-Methylphenyl)[1,1'-Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Ferrocene]Nickel (II) undergoes rigorous analytical characterization to ensure identity, purity, and catalytic performance. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and ligand integrity is provided with each shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Nickel Content	7.5 - 8.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM, toluene)

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