Description

Chloro[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-4,5-Dihydroimidazol-2-Ylidene]Gold(I) is a highly specialized organogold(I) complex, recognized as a premier catalyst in modern synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in facilitating highly efficient and selective chemical transformations, particularly in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and materials science applications where precise catalytic activity is required.

Application

• Homogeneous Gold Catalysis: A key catalyst for a wide range of organic transformations, including cycloisomerizations, hydroarylations, and C-H functionalizations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the construction of complex molecular scaffolds for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug discovery candidates.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel polymers, conductive materials, and luminescent compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Facilitates selective bond-forming reactions under mild conditions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the synthesis of high-value, specialty chemicals and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-4,5-Dihydroimidazol-2-Ylidene]Gold(I)
CAS No.	852445-82-0
Molecular Formula	C27H33AuClN2
Molecular Weight	621.96 g/mol
Synonyms	(IMes)AuCl; Chloro(1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylidene)gold; Gold(I) Chloro(1,3-dimesitylimidazolin-2-ylidene); IPr*AuCl (common shorthand); (SIPr)AuCl (related NHC ligand variant); 1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene gold(I) chloride; N-Heterocyclic Carbene Gold(I) Chloride Complex; (NHC)AuCl Catalyst
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Quality Control

Our Chloro[1,3-Bis(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)-4,5-Dihydroimidazol-2-Ylidene]Gold(I) is manufactured under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to preserve catalytic activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Gold (Au) Content	31.0 - 32.5 %
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.