Description

Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Methane is a versatile bidentate phosphine ligand widely used in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its ability to chelate metal centers, forming stable complexes that are crucial for a variety of cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where it serves as a key component in developing new synthetic pathways and optimizing catalytic processes. Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Methane CAS NO 2071-20-7 is a fundamental building block for advanced material science and chemical synthesis.

Application

• As a ligand in homogeneous catalysis for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira).
• Key component in the synthesis of organometallic complexes for academic and industrial research.
• Used in asymmetric hydrogenation catalysts for the production of chiral intermediates in pharmaceuticals.
• Employed in polymerization catalysts for olefin and other monomer polymerizations.
• Facilitates C-H activation and other bond-forming reactions in organic synthesis.
• Acts as a stabilizing agent for metal nanoparticles and clusters.
• Utilized in the development of luminescent materials and OLED technologies.
• Applied in hydroformylation and other industrial-scale catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Methane
CAS No.	2071-20-7
Molecular Formula	C25H22P2
Molecular Weight	384.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Bis(diphenylphosphino)methane; DIPHOS; DPM; Bis(diphenylphosphanyl)methane; NSC 168095; Methane, bis(diphenylphosphino)-; (Diphenylphosphino)methane; Bis(difenylfosfino)metano
EINECS	218-180-4

Quality Control

Our Bis(Diphenylphosphino)Methane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for research and catalytic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain purity and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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