Description

1H-Imidazole, 2-(Dimethylphosphino)- is a specialized organophosphorus ligand with a unique heterocyclic structure. This compound is valued for its ability to modulate the electronic and steric properties of metal catalysts, enhancing reaction selectivity and efficiency. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications in cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and other transition metal-catalyzed transformations.

Application

• As a ligand in homogeneous catalysis for pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
• For palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Negishi).
• In asymmetric hydrogenation processes to produce chiral molecules.
• As a precursor or building block for more complex phosphine-containing ligands.
• For academic and industrial R&D in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• In the development of new catalytic systems for green chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazole, 2-(Dimethylphosphino)-
CAS No.	956580-83-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9N2P
Molecular Weight	128.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Dimethylphosphino)-1H-imidazole; 2-(Dimethylphosphanyl)-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole-2-phosphine, P,P-dimethyl-; (1H-Imidazol-2-yl)dimethylphosphine; Dimethyl(1H-imidazol-2-yl)phosphine; 2-Dimethylphosphinoimidazole
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Quality Control

Our 1H-Imidazole, 2-(Dimethylphosphino)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a ligand. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
31P NMR Purity	Conforms
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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