Description

Chloro[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]Gold(I) is a highly specialized organogold(I) complex featuring a sterically hindered N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand. This compound matters as a premier catalyst and precursor in advanced synthetic chemistry, offering exceptional stability and tunable reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is critically needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, materials science, and fine chemical industries for developing novel catalytic processes and gold-mediated transformations.

Application

• Homogeneous Gold Catalysis: A key catalyst for a wide range of organic transformations, including cycloisomerizations, hydrofunctionalizations, and C-H bond activations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a precursor for depositing gold nanoparticles or creating novel gold-containing polymers and coordination networks.
• Ligand Exchange Studies: An excellent starting material for synthesizing other gold-NHC complexes with different anionic ligands.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new reaction mechanisms and developing greener, more efficient synthetic methodologies in both university and corporate laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the synthesis of high-value, specialty chemicals and fragrances through selective gold-catalyzed steps.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]Gold(I)
CAS No.	852445-81-9
Molecular Formula	C27H30AuClN2
Molecular Weight	639.95 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene)gold(I) chloride; IPrAuCl; (IPr)AuCl; Gold(I) chloro(1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene); Chloro(1,3-dimesitylimidazol-2-ylidene)gold; Chloro[1,3-dimesityl-2-imidazolylidene]gold(I); NHC-Au-Cl complex; IPrAu(I)Cl
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Quality Control

Our Chloro[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]Gold(I) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive catalytic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant spectroscopic data. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management standards, and our analytical methods, including NMR and HPLC, are validated to provide reliable specifications for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere to ensure long-term stability. This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Gold (Au) Content	30.0 - 31.5%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, Toluene)

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