Description

Cobalt, Chloro[2,2'-[(1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanediylbis[(Nitrilo-κn)Methylidyne]]Bis[4,6-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Phenolato-κo]]-, (Sp-5-13)- is a sophisticated organometallic complex featuring a chiral salen-type ligand system. This compound matters as a highly selective and efficient catalyst, prized for its ability to facilitate challenging asymmetric transformations in organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of enantiomerically pure active ingredients.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a chiral catalyst for enantioselective reactions such as epoxidation, cyclopropanation, and Diels-Alder reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Critical for constructing complex, chiral molecular scaffolds in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a catalyst for the stereoselective polymerization of olefins and other monomers to produce polymers with tailored properties.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in creating chiral surfaces, sensors, and advanced functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development and exploring new catalytic pathways in synthetic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cobalt, Chloro[2,2'-[(1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanediylbis[(Nitrilo-κn)Methylidyne]]Bis[4,6-Bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)Phenolato-κo]]-, (Sp-5-13)-
CAS No.	376652-60-7
Molecular Formula	C38H56ClCoN2O2
Molecular Weight	667.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(R,R)-(-)-N,N'-Bis(3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylidene)-1,2-cyclohexanediaminocobalt(III) Chloride; (R,R)-Salen-Co(III)Cl; Cobalt(III) Salen Complex; Chiral Cobalt-Salen Catalyst; (R,R)-Jacobsen's Catalyst-Type Cobalt Complex; (1R,2R)-(-)-1,2-Diaminocyclohexane-N,N'-bis(3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylidene)cobalt(III) Chloride; Asymmetric Cobalt Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our high-purity chiral catalyst is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for chiral purity and assay, elemental analysis, and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to support your quality assurance protocols and regulatory compliance needs.

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, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light may degrade its catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Elemental Analysis (C, H, N)	Within theoretical ± 0.4%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, chloroform; slightly soluble in toluene

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