Description

Bis(1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene)Copper(I) Tetrafluoroborate is a highly specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) copper(I) complex, valued for its exceptional stability and catalytic activity. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient catalyst in advanced organic synthesis, enabling challenging bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel synthetic routes and high-value intermediates.

Application

• Cross-Coupling Catalysis: A highly effective catalyst for C–N, C–O, and C–C bond-forming cross-coupling reactions, such as Ullmann-type couplings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the development and scalable production of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymerization Initiator: Employed in controlled polymerization processes, including ring-opening polymerization (ROP), to synthesize specialized polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Facilitates the synthesis of novel herbicide and pesticide molecules in research and development settings.
• Material Science: Applied in the creation of advanced materials, including conductive polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological development in organic and organometallic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene)Copper(I) Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	886061-48-9
Molecular Formula	C54H72B2CuF4N4
Molecular Weight	938.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]copper(I) tetrafluoroborate; (IPr)2CuBF4; Copper(I) bis(1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolin-2-ylidene) tetrafluoroborate; NHC-Cu(I) BF4 complex; Di(N,N'-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene)copper(I) tetrafluoroborate; Copper(I) biscarbene complex; IPrCuBF4; (SIPr)2CuBF4 (common for saturated analog)
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Quality Control

Our production of Bis(1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene)Copper(I) Tetrafluoroborate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, elemental analysis, and HPLC, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to maintain stability. This compound is moisture-sensitive and should be handled in a dry environment. Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Copper Content	6.5 - 7.2 %
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meet ICH guidelines

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