Description

Bromo[(2,6-Pyridinediyl)Bis(3-Methyl-1-Imidazolyl-2-Ylidene)]Nickel Bromide is a sophisticated organometallic complex featuring a pincer-type ligand framework, designed for high-performance catalytic applications. This compound is valued for its role as a precise and tunable catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a key component in nickel-catalyzed C-C and C-heteroatom bond-forming reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the development and testing of catalysts for olefin polymerization and copolymerization processes.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science: Investigated for the synthesis of novel organometallic frameworks and functional materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the construction of complex molecular architectures found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand Screening & Catalyst Optimization: The well-defined structure makes it an excellent benchmark for studying ligand effects in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromo[(2,6-Pyridinediyl)Bis(3-Methyl-1-Imidazolyl-2-Ylidene)]Nickel Bromide
CAS No.	894102-11-5
Molecular Formula	C17H16Br2N6Ni
Molecular Weight	539.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(II) Bromide Complex with 2,6-Bis(3-methylimidazolin-2-ylidene)pyridine; (Pincer)Nickel(II) Bromide Complex; Ni(NCN)Br2 Pincer Complex; 2,6-Bis(1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine Nickel(II) Bromide; N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) Nickel Pincer Complex; Pyridine-Bridged Bis(NHC) Nickel Bromide; 894102-11-5; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our organometallic catalysts are produced and handled under strict quality-controlled, inert atmosphere conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis including NMR, elemental analysis (EA), and HPLC to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to maintain long-term stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Elemental Analysis (Ni)	Within theoretical ± 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (DMF, DMSO, CH2Cl2)

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