Description

[1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]Triphenylphosphine Nickel(II) Dichloride is a highly specialized, air-stable N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligand-based nickel complex. This compound is a premier catalyst precursor for a wide range of cross-coupling and C-H activation reactions, offering superior stability and tunable reactivity compared to simpler phosphine-ligated systems. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-performance, reliable catalysts for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Catalyst for Cross-Coupling Reactions: Key for Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki-Miyaura, and Kumada couplings in pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• C-H Bond Functionalization: Enables direct arylation and alkylation of arenes and heteroarenes, streamlining synthetic routes.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used in the controlled synthesis of specialty polymers and oligomers via chain-growth or step-growth mechanisms.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Material Synthesis: Facilitates the construction of complex organic semiconductors and host materials.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Applied in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodology development and exploring new catalytic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Enables the scalable, efficient production of high-value, structurally complex fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]Triphenylphosphine Nickel(II) Dichloride
CAS No.	903592-98-3
Molecular Formula	C45H51Cl2N2NiP
Molecular Weight	784.51 g/mol
Synonyms	(SIPr)NiCl2(PPh3); Ni(SIPr)(PPh3)Cl2; Nickel(II) dichloride(1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolin-2-ylidene)(triphenylphosphine); (1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene)triphenylphosphine nickel(II) dichloride; SIPr-Nickel(II) Chloride Triphenylphosphine Complex; NHC-Nickel(II) Catalyst; IPr*NiCl2(PPh3) (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Every batch of our [1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]Triphenylphosphine Nickel(II) Dichloride is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for your critical catalytic processes. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to maintain long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Nickel Content	6.8 - 7.8 %
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, toluene; slightly soluble in THF
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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