Description

trans-Dibromobis(Triphenylphosphine) is a well-defined organometallic complex widely utilized as a versatile catalyst and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key cross-coupling and halogenation reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their synthetic workflows.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed as a palladium source or ligand precursor in Suzuki, Heck, and Stille couplings for C-C bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including natural products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Studies: A valuable precursor for generating active catalytic species in solution-phase reactions under mild conditions.
• Ligand Exchange Reactions: Acts as a starting material for preparing other triphenylphosphine-based metal complexes with modified reactivity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent in laboratory-scale research for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Dibromobis(Triphenylphosphine)
CAS No.	22180-53-6
Molecular Formula	C36H30Br2P2Pd
Molecular Weight	794.78 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Dibromobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II); Palladium(II) bromide bis(triphenylphosphine); trans-Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dibromide; Pd(PPh3)2Br2; trans-[PdBr2(PPh3)2]; NSC 163066; trans-Dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) analog
EINECS	244-806-4

Quality Control

Our trans-Dibromobis(Triphenylphosphine) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and assay. 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 room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	245-250°C (dec.)
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, DMF, DMSO

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