Description

Chloro{1,3-Bis[2,6-Di-I-Propylphenyl]-4,5-Dihydroimidazol-2-Ylidene}Gold(I) is a highly specialized organogold(I) complex, recognized for its role as a versatile and efficient catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in enabling precise and selective chemical transformations, particularly in the formation of complex carbon-heteroatom bonds under mild conditions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-performance catalysts for developing novel compounds and optimizing synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst for C–N, C–O, and C–S cross-coupling reactions in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used to create novel, complex molecular structures for next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Advanced Material Science: Facilitates the synthesis of specialized polymers, ligands, and organometallic frameworks for electronic and optical applications.
• Academic & Industrial Catalysis Research: Serves as a benchmark catalyst in methodological studies for new gold(I)-catalyzed reactions.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables the scalable, selective synthesis of high-value, complex organic molecules for specialty markets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro{1,3-Bis[2,6-Di-I-Propylphenyl]-4,5-Dihydroimidazol-2-Ylidene}Gold(I)
CAS No.	852445-84-2
Molecular Formula	C27H36AuClN2
Molecular Weight	649.00 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene)gold(I) chloride; IPrAuCl; SIPrAuCl; Chloro(1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene)gold; Gold(I) N-heterocyclic carbene complex; NHC-Au-Cl complex; Au(NHC)Cl; (SIPr)AuCl
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Quality Control

Every batch of Chloro{1,3-Bis[2,6-Di-I-Propylphenyl]-4,5-Dihydroimidazol-2-Ylidene}Gold(I) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive catalytic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This compound is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Gold (Au) Content	30.0 - 31.0 %
Chloride (Cl) Content	5.4 - 5.6 %
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.