Description

(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Trimethylsilylmethyl)Palladium(II) is a highly reactive organopalladium complex widely used as a catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to facilitate challenging cross-coupling and C-H activation reactions under mild conditions, offering chemists a versatile tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a key starting material for generating active palladium(0) species in Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, and Negishi couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables direct activation and functionalization of inert C-H bonds, streamlining synthetic routes in medicinal chemistry.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the synthesis of specialty polymers and materials with controlled architectures, such as polyolefins and conductive polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for developing novel synthetic methodologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Facilitates the construction of complex, sterically hindered intermediates for potential drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the pilot-scale and commercial manufacture of high-value, complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Trimethylsilylmethyl)Palladium(II)
CAS No.	225931-80-6
Molecular Formula	C16H36PdSi2
Molecular Weight	391.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(trimethylsilylmethyl)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)palladium; Palladium, bis[(trimethylsilyl)methyl](1,5-cyclooctadiene)-; (COD)Pd(CH2TMS)2; Pd(dba)(CH2TMS)2 (common abbreviation); (1,5-COD)Pd(CH2SiMe3)2; Palladium(II) bis(trimethylsilylmethyl) 1,5-cyclooctadiene complex
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Quality Control

Our (1,5-Cyclooctadiene)Bis(Trimethylsilylmethyl)Palladium(II) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and absence of deleterious impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support our customers in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry, inert environment to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd content)	Min. 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, toluene, dichloromethane)

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