Description

1,2-Bis(Dicyclohexylphosphino)Ethane is a high-purity, bidentate phosphine ligand widely utilized in organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Its primary value lies in its ability to form stable complexes with transition metals, significantly enhancing catalytic activity and selectivity in critical chemical transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise and efficient cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.

Application

• Homogeneous Catalysis: As a key ligand in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi) for C-C bond formation in complex molecule synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Enabling the production of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through highly selective catalytic processes.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serving as a chiral ligand precursor for the development of enantioselective catalysts used in creating single-isomer compounds.
• Hydrogenation Catalysts: A component in catalyst systems for the selective hydrogenation of alkenes, alkynes, and other functional groups.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Used in the development of metal complexes for olefin polymerization and other polymer synthesis applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitating the efficient and scalable synthesis of complex agrochemicals and plant protection agents.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes and materials with specialized electronic or catalytic properties.
• Laboratory Reagent: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Dicyclohexylphosphino)Ethane
CAS No.	23743-26-2
Molecular Formula	C26H48P2
Molecular Weight	422.60 g/mol
Synonyms	DCPE; 1,2-Bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethane; Ethane-1,2-diylbis(dicyclohexylphosphane); Dicyclohexyl(2-(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethyl)phosphine; Bis(dicyclohexylphosphino)ethane; DCPE Ligand; 1,2-Ethanediylbis[dicyclohexylphosphine]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Bis(Dicyclohexylphosphino)Ethane is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for catalytic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry best practices to guarantee product integrity and performance reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and moisture, containers must be kept sealed and handled under an inert environment to maintain product stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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