Chemical Properties
white to off-white powder
Uses
Catalyst for alkene and alkyne hydrocyanation and styrenedimerization
Preparation
Tetrakis(triphenyl phosphite)nickel(0) can be prepared by treating Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate with Sodium Borohydride and
Triphenyl Phosphite.
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reaction suitability
core: nickel
reagent type: catalyst
storage
Tetrakis(triphenyl phosphite)nickel(0) is a cancer suspect agent; is air sensitive and should be handled using
Schlenk or glove-box techniques.
References
1. McLaughlin, J. R. Inorg. Nucl. Chem. Lett. 1973, 9, 565.