Description

Nickel, Dichloro(2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-Phenanthroline) is a coordination complex featuring a nickel(II) center chelated by a neocuproine ligand, known for its distinctive structural and electronic properties. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile catalyst and a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of homogeneous catalysis, organic synthesis, and materials science, where precise molecular control is essential.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and other organic transformations.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific polymers and coordination polymers.
• Electrochemical Studies: Serves as an electroactive material or a model complex for investigating redox processes and electron transfer mechanisms.
• Materials Science Research: Employed as a building block for developing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional molecular materials.
• Ligand Exchange Chemistry: Utilized as a starting material for preparing other nickel complexes with modified properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in chemical research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel, Dichloro(2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-Phenanthroline)
CAS No.	21361-04-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₂Cl₂N₂Ni
Molecular Weight	345.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichloro(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline)nickel(II); Nickel(II) dichloro(neocuproine) complex; Neocuproine nickel(II) chloride; Ni(neocuproine)Cl₂; 2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline nickel dichloride; Nickel-neocuproine complex; Ni(dmp)Cl₂ (where dmp = 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline)
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Quality Control

Our production of Nickel, Dichloro(2,9-Dimethyl-1,10-Phenanthroline) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, elemental analysis (EA), and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Nickel Content	16.5 - 17.5 %
Chloride Content	19.5 - 21.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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