Description

Chloro(1,3-Dimesitylimidazol-2-ylidene)copper(I) is a highly specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) copper(I) complex, valued for its role as a versatile and efficient catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in facilitating challenging cross-coupling and C-H functionalization reactions under mild conditions, offering chemists a powerful tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and reliable catalytic performance for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Catalyst for C-N and C-O Cross-Coupling Reactions: Enables the efficient synthesis of aryl amines and ethers, key motifs in pharmaceutical intermediates.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Facilitates direct arylation and alkylation of heterocycles and arenes, streamlining synthetic routes.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled synthesis of specialty polymers and materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand in Organometallic Chemistry: Serves as a precursor or stabilizing ligand for other transition metal complexes.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic methodologies.
• Agrochemical Intermediate Synthesis: Applied in the creation of novel active ingredients for crop protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(1,3-Dimesitylimidazol-2-ylidene)copper(I)
CAS No.	873779-78-3
Molecular Formula	C27H30ClCuN2
Molecular Weight	490.54 g/mol
Synonyms	(1,3-Bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene)copper(I) chloride; IPrCuCl; NHC-CuCl; Copper(I) 1,3-dimesitylimidazolin-2-ylidene chloride; Chloro[1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazol-2-ylidene]copper; Chloro(1,3-dimesitylimidazolin-2-ylidene)copper; Copper(I) N-heterocyclic carbene complex
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and process chemistry. Each batch is characterized to confirm identity, purity, and catalytic activity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, NMR, and elemental analysis results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and catalytic efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Copper Content (ICP)	12.5 - 13.5 %
Chloride Content	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM)

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