Description

Dicyclopentylphosphine is a versatile organophosphorus compound widely used as a ligand in homogeneous catalysis. Its sterically demanding and electron-rich structure makes it particularly valuable for facilitating challenging cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop efficient synthetic routes.

Application

• As a ligand in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi).
• Key component in homogeneous hydrogenation catalysts for fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Used in hydroformylation and hydrocyanation processes to improve selectivity and yield.
• Employed in the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• As a precursor for other specialty phosphine ligands and organophosphorus compounds.
• Facilitates asymmetric synthesis when used in chiral catalyst systems.
• Applied in polymerization catalysis, particularly for olefin polymerization.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new catalytic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicyclopentylphosphine
CAS No.	39864-68-1
Molecular Formula	C10H19P
Molecular Weight	170.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Dicyclopentylphosphane; Di(cyclopentyl)phosphine; Phosphinous acid, dicyclopentyl ester; DCPP; Bis(cyclopentyl)phosphine; (Cyclopentyl)2PH
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Quality Control

Our Dicyclopentylphosphine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive catalytic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries.

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, well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, containers must be kept sealed and purged with inert gas after each use. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC or 31P NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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