Description

1,3-Bis(1-Adamantyl)-4,5-Dihydroimidazolium Chloride, Min. 97% is a high-purity, sterically hindered N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor salt. This compound is valued for its exceptional stability and utility as a ligand in organometallic catalysis and materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel synthetic methodologies and catalysts.

Application

• Precursor for generating sterically demanding N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Catalyst component in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Ligand for stabilizing low-oxidation-state metal complexes in organometallic research.
• Key reagent in the development of olefin metathesis catalysts for polymer and specialty chemical production.
• Building block for ionic liquids and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Use in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(1-Adamantyl)-4,5-Dihydroimidazolium Chloride, Min. 97%
CAS No.	871126-33-9
Molecular Formula	C27H41ClN2
Molecular Weight	429.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Diadamantyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; 1,3-Bis(adamantan-1-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; 1,3-Di-1-adamantylimidazolidinium chloride; 1,3-Bis(tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-yl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; N,N'-Diadamantylimidazolidinium chloride; Sterically hindered NHC precursor salt; IAd·HCl
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(1-Adamantyl)-4,5-Dihydroimidazolium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and a minimum purity of 97%. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	Min. 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	Max. 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	Max. 0.1%
Heavy Metals	Contact for details

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