Description

Iron Bis(1,2-Dimethylphosphino)Ethane Complex is a specialized organometallic compound featuring a bidentate phosphine ligand, making it a valuable catalyst precursor and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate challenging cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions under mild conditions, offering chemists a powerful tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity complex is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise control over reaction pathways is critical.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi) in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• Homogeneous Catalysis in selective hydrogenation and hydrosilylation processes for fine chemical production.
• Ligand in Coordination Chemistry for the study of novel iron complexes and their reactivity.
• Material Science Research as a potential precursor for the deposition of iron-phosphorus containing thin films.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent for C-H activation and other bond-forming transformations in R&D laboratories.
• Academic & Industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Bis(1,2-Dimethylphosphino)Ethane Complex
CAS No.	96297-09-5
Molecular Formula	C10H26FeP4
Molecular Weight	348.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(0) Bis(1,2-dimethylphosphino)ethane; Iron(0) DMPE Complex; Fe(DMPE)2; Tetrakis(1,2-dimethylphosphino)ethane Iron(0); Iron Tetrakis(dimethylphosphinoethane); 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane Iron Complex; Iron(0) Complex with 1,2-Bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane
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Quality Control

Our Iron Bis(1,2-Dimethylphosphino)Ethane Complex is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95%
Iron (Fe) Content	15.5 - 16.5 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, toluene)

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