Description

Bis(Dibenzylideneacetone)Palladium (CAS NO 32005-36-0) is a versatile and highly active organometallic catalyst widely used in cross-coupling reactions. This compound is valued for its excellent catalytic performance and relative stability under inert conditions, making it a cornerstone in modern synthetic organic chemistry. It is an essential reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require efficient and selective bond-forming processes.

Application

This palladium catalyst is instrumental in a variety of key synthetic transformations:

• Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling: For the formation of carbon-carbon bonds between aryl/vinyl boronic acids and halides.
• Heck Reaction (Mizoroki-Heck): For the coupling of alkenes with aryl or vinyl halides.
• Sonogashira Coupling: For the synthesis of internal alkynes from terminal alkynes and aryl/vinyl halides.
• Buchwald-Hartwig Amination: For the formation of carbon-nitrogen bonds to create aryl amines.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Production of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Materials Science Research: Development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), conductive polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Academic & Process R&D: A standard catalyst for method development and discovery chemistry in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Dibenzylideneacetone)Palladium
CAS No.	32005-36-0
Molecular Formula	C34H28O2Pd
Molecular Weight	575.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium(0) dibenzylideneacetone complex; Pd(dba)2; Pd(DBA)2; Bis(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium(0); Palladium bis(dibenzylideneacetone); DBA Palladium Catalyst; Tetrakis(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (common misnomer); Palladium(0)-DBA Complex
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Dibenzylideneacetone)Palladium is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. All materials are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and other critical parameters. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable and can support regulatory documentation needs for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd content)	Min. 18.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 98.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, DCM, THF; slightly soluble in alcohols

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