Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II)
Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II) (CAS: 14783-10-9), with a molecular weight of 357.53 g/mol, is a palladium complex widely employed as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring a central palladium atom coordinated with 1,10-phenanthroline and chloride ligands, facilitates a range of valuable chemical transformations. This compound is essential for catalysing carbonylation, arylation, cross-coupling, and Heck reactions, among others, making it a key reagent in synthetic chemistry.
- Synonyms
- C12H8Cl2N2Pd

Catalysis of Carbonylation Reactions
This palladium complex serves as an effective catalyst for the carbonylation of alkyl nitrites, enabling the efficient incorporation of carbonyl groups into organic molecules.
Facilitation of Arylation and Cross-Coupling
It is instrumental in various arylation reactions and cross-coupling processes, including the coupling of pyridine carboxylic acid chlorides with alkylzinc reagents.
Sonogashira Reaction Protocol
Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II) promotes multiple acetylene insertions under the Sonogashira reaction conditions, vital for alkyne coupling.
Hydrophosphinylation and Aminohalogenation
The compound catalyses the hydrophosphinylation of alkenes and alkynes, and is also employed in regioselective and stereoselective aminohalogenation reactions.
Synthesis of Stereodefined Enynes and Dienes
It facilitates reactions between chloroenynes and chlorodienes with Grignard reagents, leading to the synthesis of stereodefined enynes and dienes.
| Molecular weight | 357.53 |
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| Empirical formula | C12H8Cl2N2Pd |
| Application | Catalyst for:• Carbonylation of alkyl nitrites1• Arylation reactions2• Multiple acetylene insertions under Sonogashira reaction protocol3• Cross-coupling reactions of pyridine carboxylic acid chlorides with alkylzinc reagents4• Hydrophosphinylation of alkenes and alkynes5• Heck reaction6• Regioselective and stereoselective aminohalogenation reactions7• Reaction of chloroenynes and chlorodienes with Grignard reagents for the synthesis of stereodefined enynes and dienes8• Affects the aggregation of human prion protein PrP106-1269 |
Documentation
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Supply & logistics
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What is Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II) used for?
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Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II) is primarily used as a catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions, including carbonylation, arylation, Sonogashira reactions, cross-coupling, hydrophosphinylation, and Heck reactions.
What is the CAS number and chemical formula for Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II)?
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The CAS number for Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II) is 14783-10-9. Its empirical formula is C12H8Cl2N2Pd.
What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply?
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Tech Serve Solutions supplies this product for research and development purposes. The specific assay and purity are detailed on the Certificate of Analysis provided with each batch. We do not represent this product as USP, BP, or EP grade.
What are the safety and handling recommendations?
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This compound is classified under WGK 3 in Germany, indicating it is hazardous to water. Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a well-ventilated area, avoiding release into the environment. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed information.
How is Dichloro(1,10-phenanthroline)palladium(II) shipped?
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