Description

Bis(Tri-tert-Butylphosphine)Nickel(0) is a highly reactive, low-valent organonickel complex widely used as a specialized catalyst in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging cross-coupling and reduction reactions under mild conditions, offering chemists a powerful tool for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise catalytic control is paramount for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Catalyst for Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed in Buchwald-Hartwig amination, Suzuki-Miyaura, and Kumada couplings for C–N and C–C bond formation in pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Hydrofunctionalization Catalyst: Used in the hydroamination and hydrosilylation of alkenes and alkynes for producing specialty silanes and amines.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as a catalyst in the controlled polymerization of olefins and polar monomers for advanced material science.
• Reductive Transformations: Facilitates selective reduction of unsaturated bonds and dehalogenation reactions in complex molecule synthesis.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Key in synthesizing conjugated polymers and small molecules for OLED and OFET applications.
• Academic & Process R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and scaling novel synthetic routes in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Tri-tert-Butylphosphine)Nickel(0)
CAS No.	957797-26-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₅₄NiP₂
Molecular Weight	459.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(0) bis(tri-tert-butylphosphine); Bis(tri-tert-butylphosphine)nickel; Di-μ-chlorobis[(tri-tert-butylphosphine)nickel]; Ni(PtBu₃)₂; Tris(tert-butyl)phosphine nickel(0) dimer; (Tri-tert-butylphosphine)nickel(0) complex; Nickel(0)-tri-tert-butylphosphine complex
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Tri-tert-Butylphosphine)Nickel(0) is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high catalytic activity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including NMR, elemental analysis, and inert atmosphere titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance characteristics is provided with each 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 in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, open flames, and oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity, allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (toluene, THF, ether)

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