Bis(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) Chloride (CAS 25577-10-0) User Guide
Table of Contents
1. Product Overview & Parameter Comparison
Bis(triphenylphosphine)copper(I) Chloride (CAS 25577-10-0) is a highly stable copper(I) complex widely used in organic synthesis and catalysis. Key parameters:
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
CAS Number | 25577-10-0 |
Molecular Formula | C36H30ClCuP2 |
Molecular Weight | 656.56 g/mol |
Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
Solubility | Soluble in THF, DCM; insoluble in water |
Storage | 2-8°C, under inert atmosphere |
Comparison with Similar Copper Complexes
Feature | Bis(triphenylphosphine)CuCl | CuCl(PPh3)3 | [Cu(acac)PPh3] |
---|---|---|---|
Stability | High | Moderate | Low |
Catalytic Activity | Excellent in cross-coupling | Limited scope | Thermosensitive |
Solubility | Broad solvent compatibility | Polar solvents only | Narrow range |
2. Detailed Applications
- Catalysis: Key catalyst for Ullmann couplings, Sonogashira reactions, and C-N bond formations.
- Ligand in Polymerization: Stabilizes copper centers in conductive polymer synthesis.
- Photoresist Materials: Enhances sensitivity in UV-curable coatings.
- Electronics: Used in OLEDs as an electron transport layer precursor.
3. Usage Guidelines
Typical Reaction Setup (Suzuki-Miyaura Coupling)
- Add 0.1 mol% of Bis(triphenylphosphine)CuCl to a dry flask.
- Charge with aryl halide (1.0 eq), boronic acid (1.2 eq), and base (2.0 eq).
- Use THF as solvent; reflux under N2 for 6-12 hours.
- Isolate product via column chromatography (yield: 85-92%).
4. Case Studies
Case 1: Conductive Polymer Synthesis
Challenge: Achieve high conductivity in polythiophene films.
Solution: 0.05% Bis(triphenylphosphine)CuCl increased polymerization rate by 40% and reduced defects.
Case 2: Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Challenge: Low yield in aryl ether formation.
Solution: Catalyst reduced reaction time from 24h to 8h with 88% yield.
5. Client Success Stories
PharmaSynth Inc. (USA)
"Using Bis(triphenylphosphine)CuCl accelerated our API synthesis by 30%, saving $220k annually in production costs."
PolymerTech Co., Ltd. (Germany)
"The compound's stability under harsh conditions enabled us to develop high-performance OLED materials with 15% efficiency gains."
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