Description

Chloro(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-Cyclooctadiene-Palladium 95% is a high-purity, organometallic palladium complex designed for advanced catalytic applications. This compound is valued for its role as a highly active and selective catalyst precursor in cross-coupling reactions, which are fundamental to modern synthetic organic chemistry. It is an essential reagent for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and optimize synthetic routes.

Application

This palladium complex serves as a versatile catalyst precursor in various sophisticated chemical transformations, including:

• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A key catalyst for Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki-Miyaura, and Negishi couplings for C-C and C-N bond formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the efficient construction of complex molecular scaffolds for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring selective coupling steps.
• Material Science: Facilitates the synthesis of conjugated polymers and organic electronic materials via catalytic polymerization.
• Fine Chemical Production: Applied in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where high selectivity is paramount.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical tool for methodological development and exploring new catalytic processes in laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Chloro(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-Cyclooctadiene-Palladium 95%
CAS No.	935838-06-5
Molecular Formula	C13H21ClPd
Molecular Weight	319.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloro(1,5-cyclooctadiene)(neopentyl)palladium; (Neopentyl)palladium chloride cyclooctadiene complex; Pd(COD)(neopentyl)Cl; Palladium, chloro(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene-; Chloro(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)(2,2-dimethylpropyl)palladium; (2,2-Dimethylpropyl)(1,5-cyclooctadiene)palladium chloride
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Quality Control

Our Chloro(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-Cyclooctadiene-Palladium 95% is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of deleterious impurities. 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 (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and decomposition. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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