Description

Tris(Dibenzylideneacetone)Dipalladium is a highly versatile and widely utilized organometallic catalyst, specifically a palladium(0) complex. Its primary value lies in its exceptional catalytic activity in cross-coupling reactions, which are fundamental for constructing complex organic molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where efficient and selective bond formation is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, and Stille cross-coupling reactions to form C-C bonds in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of complex herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides through efficient catalytic cycles.
• Organic Electronics & Material Science: Facilitates the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for OLEDs, organic photovoltaics, and semiconductors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and complex natural product analogs.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A staple reagent in method development and discovery chemistry for novel synthetic pathways.
• Ligand Screening & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for generating in-situ palladium catalysts with various phosphine ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Dibenzylideneacetone)Dipalladium
CAS No.	60748-47-2
Molecular Formula	C51H42O3Pd2
Molecular Weight	915.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0); Pd2(dba)3; Pd2(DBA)3; Palladium(0) dibenzylideneacetone trimer; Bis(dibenzylideneacetone)palladium; Pd(dba)2 (common misnomer); Palladium-tris(dibenzylideneacetone) dipalladium; Pd(0)-DBA complex
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Dibenzylideneacetone)Dipalladium is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis (EA), and HPLC, to ensure high catalytic activity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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 and prevent oxidation and decomposition. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Purple to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Palladium (Pd) Content	21.0 - 23.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in THF, DCM, toluene; slightly soluble in alcohols
Related Substances (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)

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