Description

(Ethylcyclopentadienyl)(Triphenylphosphine) Copper(I) is a highly specialized organocopper compound used as a catalyst and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique ability to facilitate challenging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. This product is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Catalyst in Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed in Kumada, Sonogashira, and related cross-coupling reactions for constructing complex organic frameworks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for synthesizing high-value intermediates in API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) development.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the controlled polymerization of specific monomers to create specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Facilitates the synthesis of novel herbicide and pesticide candidates in discovery chemistry.
• Materials Science Precursor: Serves as a precursor in the development of copper-containing thin films and nanomaterials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Ethylcyclopentadienyl)(Triphenylphosphine) Copper(I)
CAS No.	308847-89-4
Molecular Formula	C27H27CuP
Molecular Weight	437.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper, (ethylcyclopentadienyl)(triphenylphosphine)-; (η5-Ethylcyclopentadienyl)(triphenylphosphine)copper(I); (EtCp)Cu(PPh3); Ethylcyclopentadienyltriphenylphosphinecopper; Organocopper catalyst 308847-89-4; Copper(I) ethylcyclopentadienyl triphenylphosphine complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Ethylcyclopentadienyl)(Triphenylphosphine) Copper(I) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot is characterized by NMR, elemental analysis, and other relevant spectroscopic methods to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to prevent oxidation and decomposition. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Copper (Cu) Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, Toluene, DCM)

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