Description

Dichloro-[1,3-Bis(Diisopropylphenyl)-2-Imidazolidinylidene]-(3-Chloropyridyl)Palladium(II) is a highly active and versatile second-generation N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) palladium catalyst, essential for demanding cross-coupling reactions. Its robust steric and electronic profile provides superior performance in challenging transformations where traditional phosphine-based catalysts fail. This catalyst is a critical component for researchers and process chemists in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials R&D, enabling efficient synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables key C-C and C-N bond formations, such as Buchwald-Hartwig amination and Suzuki-Miyaura coupling, for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Facilitates the synthesis of complex, functionalized heterocycles used in modern crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Advanced Material Development: Used in the polymerization and functionalization of organic electronic materials, including OLED and OFET precursors.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A preferred catalyst for method development and scaling up novel synthetic routes due to its high stability and activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring precise, metal-catalyzed steps.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichloro-[1,3-Bis(Diisopropylphenyl)-2-Imidazolidinylidene]-(3-Chloropyridyl)Palladium(II)
CAS No.	927706-57-8
Molecular Formula	C31H38Cl3N3Pd
Molecular Weight	657.42 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Chloropyridyl)[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene]dichloropalladium(II); PEPPSI-IPrCl; Pd-PEPPSI-IPrCl; Second-Generation PEPPSI Catalyst; Dichloro(3-chloropyridyl)[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidin-2-ylidene]palladium; NHC-Pd Catalyst; IPrCl-Pd Catalyst; Palladium N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complex
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Quality Control

Our Dichloro-[1,3-Bis(Diisopropylphenyl)-2-Imidazolidinylidene]-(3-Chloropyridyl)Palladium(II) is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of deleterious impurities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and catalytic activity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Palladium (Pd) Content	16.0 - 16.5%
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.