Description

1,3-Bis(2,6-Di-Isopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidenegold(I)Chloride, 95% is a high-purity, well-defined N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) gold(I) complex, a cornerstone catalyst in modern organometallic chemistry. Its value lies in providing exceptional stability and reactivity for highly selective transformations, crucial for developing novel materials and pharmaceuticals. This product is essential for researchers and process chemists in academic R&D, fine chemical synthesis, and pharmaceutical development who require a reliable and effective catalyst for gold-mediated reactions.

Application

• Catalyst for Gold-Mediated Organic Transformations: A premier catalyst for hydroamination, hydroarylation, and cycloisomerization reactions.
• Alkyne Activation and Functionalization: Enables efficient synthesis of complex molecular architectures through activation of carbon-carbon triple bonds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the key catalytic steps for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocycles.
• Materials Science Research: Facilitates the development of novel polymers and advanced materials via controlled polymerization or cross-coupling.
• Ligand and Precursor Chemistry: Serves as a stable precursor for generating other gold complexes or for ligand exchange studies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed in the development of chiral gold catalysis when used with appropriate ligand systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Bis(2,6-Di-Isopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidenegold(I)Chloride, 95%
CAS No.	852445-83-1
Molecular Formula	C27H36AuClN2
Molecular Weight	649.00 g/mol
Synonyms	(IPr)AuCl; 1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene gold(I) chloride; Gold(I) chloride IPr complex; Chloro[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]gold; IPrAuCl; NHC-AuCl complex; SIPr-AuCl (common misnomer, though SIPr refers to saturated analog); Au(NHC)Cl
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 1,3-Bis(2,6-Di-Isopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidenegold(I)Chloride undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. We provide a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and relevant spectroscopic data. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maximize shelf life. This compound is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; therefore, containers must be sealed immediately after use and kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Gold (Au) Content	~30.4%
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.