Description

(1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)-1H-Imidazol-2(3H)-Ylidene)Chloro(Cinnamyl)Palladate(II) is a highly active and versatile N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) palladium(II) complex. This compound is a premier catalyst precursor for a wide range of cross-coupling and C-H functionalization reactions, prized for its excellent air and thermal stability compared to many phosphine-based analogs. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials synthesis who require reliable, high-performance catalytic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key catalyst for Suzuki-Miyaura, Buchwald-Hartwig, and Negishi cross-coupling reactions to construct complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of active ingredients requiring the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Advanced Material Development: Facilitates polymerization and functionalization reactions in the creation of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard, well-defined catalyst for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Enables efficient, selective coupling steps in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)-1H-Imidazol-2(3H)-Ylidene)Chloro(Cinnamyl)Palladate(II)
CAS No.	884879-23-6
Molecular Formula	C35H45ClN2Pd
Molecular Weight	643.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium(II) cinnamyl chloride IPr complex; IPr-Pd(cinnamyl)Cl; [PdCl(cinnamyl)(IPr)]; (IPr)Pd(cinnamyl)Cl; 1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene (cinnamyl)palladium(II) chloride; PEPPSI-IPr type complex; NHC-Pd(cinnamyl)Cl complex; Palladium N-heterocyclic carbene cinnamyl complex
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Quality Control

Our production of this palladium-NHC complex adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. Each lot is characterized by NMR (1H, 13C) and elemental analysis, with purity typically exceeding 97%. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

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 compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Elemental Analysis (C, H, N)	Within theoretical ± 0.4%
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.