1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolium chloride, min.97% 

Synonym: 1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazol-2-ylidene, 

1,3-Bis[2,6-bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-1H-imidazolium chloride, 

2,5-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolium chloride

CAS Number:250285-32-6

Molecular Formula:C27H37ClN2

Formula Weight:425.06

Color and Form:white to off-white pwdr.

assay: 97%

mp: 278 °C (dec.) (lit.)

Precautions for safe handling:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Application:

Used with palladium acetate to generate an N-heterocyclic carbene catalyst for carbonylative cross-coupling of pyridyl halides with aryl boronic acids.

Related Categories:

Carbon-Donor Ligands, Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Synthesis, NHC Compounds

Hazard statement(s):

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.