[1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]dichloropalladium(II)

Chemical Properties

orange powder

Uses

[1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]dichloropalladium(II) is a precatalyst used in the production of acrylic acid sodium salt via coupling of CO2 with ethene.
suzuki reaction.

reaction suitability

reaction type: Buchwald-Hartwig Cross Coupling Reaction
reaction type: Heck Reaction
reaction type: Hiyama Coupling
reaction type: Negishi Coupling
reaction type: Sonogashira Coupling
reaction type: Stille Coupling
reaction type: Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling
reagent type: catalyst
core: palladium

Precautions

This palladium catalyst, also known as [1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]dichloropalladium(II), presents as a very pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Store under inert gas, at ambient temperatures and protected from moisture. This substance is moisture sensitive. [1,2-Bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]palladium(II) Dichloride is incompatible with oxidizing agents. This chemical is harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. It causes skin irritation as well as serious eye irritation.