Description

1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropyl-4-Iodophenyl)Imidazolium Chloride is a high-value, sterically hindered N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursor salt. This compound is a critical ligand source in advanced organometallic catalysis, enabling highly efficient and selective chemical transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers specializing in pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemical synthesis, and the development of novel catalytic systems.

Application

• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: As a precursor for generating sterically demanding N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for transition metal complexes (e.g., Pd, Ni, Ru, Ir).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Manufacturing: Enabling key cross-coupling and C-H activation reactions in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitating challenging organic transformations, including asymmetric synthesis, for high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymerization Catalysis: Used in the development of catalysts for olefin metathesis and other polymerization processes to create advanced polymeric materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for exploring new catalytic methodologies and reaction mechanisms in chemical research.
• Material Science: Contributing to the synthesis of novel organometallic frameworks and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropyl-4-Iodophenyl)Imidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	934008-48-7
Molecular Formula	C27H35ClI2N2
Molecular Weight	661.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropyl-4-iodophenyl)imidazolium chloride; IPr*HCl; SIPr*HCl; 1,3-Bis(2,6-di-iso-propyl-4-iodo-phenyl)-imidazolium chloride; 1H-Imidazolium, 1,3-bis[4-iodo-2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-, chloride (1:1); Highly Hindered NHC Precursor Salt; 1,3-Di(2,6-diisopropyl-4-iodophenyl)imidazolium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropyl-4-Iodophenyl)Imidazolium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial catalysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and when opening the container to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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