Description

Cu-Tmeda Catalyst CAS NO 30698-64-7 is a highly effective copper(I) complex with N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine (TMEDA) as a stabilizing ligand. This coordination compound is valued for its role in facilitating key organic transformations, particularly cross-coupling and atom transfer radical addition (ATRA) reactions, due to its ability to modulate copper's redox properties. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient and selective catalytic pathways.

Application

• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A pivotal catalyst for C-N, C-O, and C-S bond-forming reactions in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Atom Transfer Radical Addition (ATRA): Used to catalyze the controlled addition of polyhalogenated compounds to alkenes, a key step in polymer and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as a catalyst component in atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) for producing polymers with precise molecular weights and architectures.
• Organic Synthesis: Facilitates various copper-mediated transformations, including cyclopropanation and aziridination reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic surfaces.
• Ligand Exchange Studies: Acts as a precursor or model complex in mechanistic studies of copper catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cu-Tmeda Catalyst
CAS No.	30698-64-7
Molecular Formula	C6H16CuN2
Molecular Weight	179.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(I)-TMEDA Complex; (N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylethylenediamine)copper(I); TMEDA Copper(I) Catalyst; Cu(I)-TMEDA; Tetramethylethylenediamine Copper(I) Salt; Copper-TMEDA Reagent; ATRA Catalyst; ATRP Catalyst Copper Complex
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Cu-Tmeda Catalyst is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure high lot-to-lot consistency through comprehensive analytical techniques, including NMR, elemental analysis, and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to maintain stability. This material is hygroscopic and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cu Content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM)

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