Description

[1,3-Bis[2,6-Bis(I-Propyl)Phenyl]-2-Imidazolidinylidene]Difluoromethylsilver(I) is a highly specialized organometallic compound, specifically a silver-based N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complex. This compound matters for its role as a precise and effective catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the formation of challenging carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed as a specialized catalyst for Buchwald-Hartwig amination and related C-N, C-O, and C-S bond-forming reactions critical in pharmaceutical synthesis.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Used in the research and development of complex organic molecules, including natural product synthesis and the creation of novel chemical entities.
• Polymerization Initiator: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the controlled polymerization of specific monomers for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel organometallic frameworks, conductive polymers, or other functional materials.
• Ligand Transfer Agent: Serves as a source of the sterically demanding NHC ligand for the synthesis of other transition metal complexes.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological studies in catalysis and mechanistic investigations within university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1,3-Bis[2,6-Bis(I-Propyl)Phenyl]-2-Imidazolidinylidene]Difluoromethylsilver(I)
CAS No.	1643366-13-5
Molecular Formula	C31H44AgF2N2
Molecular Weight	605.56 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene)difluoromethylsilver(I); Silver(I) (1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene)difluoromethanide; SIPrAgCF3 (common abbreviation); Difluoromethyl Silver(I) SIPr Complex; NHC-Ag-CF3 Complex; Ag-NHC-CF3 Reagent; Silver Trifluoromethyl Carbene Complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our [1,3-Bis[2,6-Bis(I-Propyl)Phenyl]-2-Imidazolidinylidene]Difluoromethylsilver(I) is synthesized and handled under stringent, inert conditions to ensure maximum purity and catalytic activity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including NMR (¹H, ¹³C, ¹⁹F), HPLC, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and assay is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to ensure long-term stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (NMR)	≥ 97%
Silver Content	Contact for details
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.