Description

2-(Diphenylphosphino)-1-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazole is a specialized organophosphorus ligand that combines a benzimidazole scaffold with a diphenylphosphino group, creating a versatile and highly tunable chemical structure. This compound is valued for its ability to coordinate with transition metals, forming highly active and selective catalysts for a range of synthetic transformations. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in asymmetric synthesis, cross-coupling reactions, and polymerization catalysis.

Application

• As a key ligand in homogeneous catalysis for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki-Miyaura, Heck, Sonogashira).
• In the development of asymmetric hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond formation catalysts for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• As a co-catalyst or ligand in polymerization processes, including olefin polymerization and ring-opening polymerization.
• For academic and industrial R&D in organometallic chemistry and new catalyst discovery.
• In the synthesis of specialty chemicals and fine chemicals requiring high selectivity and yield.
• As a precursor for more complex, bidentate, or chiral ligand systems in advanced catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Diphenylphosphino)-1-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazole
CAS No.	80679-28-3
Molecular Formula	C21H19N2P
Molecular Weight	330.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-(diphenylphosphino)-1H-benzimidazole; 2-(Diphenylphosphino)-1-methylbenzimidazole; DPPBI; 2-Diphenylphosphino-1-methylbenzimidazole; Phosphine ligand DPPBI; 1-Methyl-2-(diphenylphosphanyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 80679-28-3; Benzimidazole, 1-methyl-2-(diphenylphosphino)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(Diphenylphosphino)-1-Methyl-1H-Benzimidazole adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized by multiple analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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