Description

1,2-Bis(Phenylsulfinyl)Ethanepalladium(II) Acetate, Min. 98% (Christina White Catalyst) is a highly active and versatile palladium-based organometallic complex. This catalyst is valued for its exceptional efficiency in facilitating challenging cross-coupling reactions, a cornerstone of modern synthetic chemistry. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking robust and reliable catalytic performance.

Application

• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A premier catalyst for Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki-Miyaura, and other C-C, C-N, C-O bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Critical for constructing complex molecular architectures in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and manufacturing.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Enables the synthesis of conjugated polymers and organic electronic materials for OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A staple in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Scale-up Process Chemistry: Suitable for optimization from milligram to kilogram scale in pilot plants and commercial production.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Bis(Phenylsulfinyl)Ethanepalladium(II) Acetate, Min. 98% (Christina White Catalyst)
CAS No.	858971-43-4
Molecular Formula	C22H20O4PdS2
Molecular Weight	527.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Christina White Catalyst; Palladium(II) acetate complex with 1,2-bis(phenylsulfinyl)ethane; 1,2-Bis(phenylsulfinyl)ethane palladium(II) acetate; Pd(OAc)2(diphosO2); Bis(acetato-κO)[1,2-bis(phenylsulfinyl-κS)ethane-κ2S,S']palladium; [Pd(OAc)2(Ph2S2O2)]
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 1,2-Bis(Phenylsulfinyl)Ethanepalladium(II) Acetate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity, consistent catalytic activity, and batch-to-batch reproducibility. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and spectroscopic data. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light may degrade catalytic performance. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd content)	Min. 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DCM, THF, DMF)

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