Description

trans-Dibromobis(Triphenylphosphine)Palladium(II) is a well-defined, air-stable organometallic complex widely utilized as a highly effective catalyst precursor. Its importance lies in its role as a versatile source of palladium(0) species for a broad spectrum of cross-coupling reactions, which are fundamental to modern synthetic organic chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries who require reliable and consistent catalytic performance for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key precursor for Suzuki-Miyaura, Stille, Heck, and Negishi couplings, enabling carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates Synthesis: Critical for constructing biaryl and vinylarene motifs prevalent in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules for crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Materials Science Research: Facilitates the synthesis of conjugated polymers and organic electronic materials for OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring selective coupling steps.
• Academic & Process Development: Serves as a standard, well-characterized catalyst for method development and optimization in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	trans-Dibromobis(Triphenylphosphine)Palladium(II)
CAS No.	23523-33-3
Molecular Formula	C36H30Br2P2Pd
Molecular Weight	794.79 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dibromide; Palladium, dibromobis(triphenylphosphine)-, (SP-4-2)-; trans-Pd(PPh3)2Br2; trans-Dichlorobis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) dibromide analog; Pd(PPh3)2Br2; Palladium(II) bromide triphenylphosphine complex; trans-[PdBr2(PPh3)2]; Bistriphenylphosphinepalladium dibromide
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Quality Control

Our trans-Dibromobis(Triphenylphosphine)Palladium(II) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC, to confirm identity and purity. 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 for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Decomposes above 250°C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, DMF, DMSO; insoluble in water

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