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Buchwald Precatalysts Activation
Buchwald Catalysts & Ligands

Buchwald Catalysts and Ligands are highly active and versatile palladium precatalysts and biarylphosphine ligands used in cross-coupling reactions for the formation of C-C, C–N, C–O, C–F, C–CF3, and C–S bonds.

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Photocatalysts

Photocatalysis utilizes visible light to activate a chemical reaction. Our extensive portfolio of catalysts and photoreactors enable consistent reactions in photoredox catalysis. 

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C–H Activation Catalysts

Our unparalleled portfolio of C–H activation catalysts, auxiliaries, and oxidants provide reliable and predictable conversions of C–H bonds to C–C, C–N, C–O or C–X bonds. 

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Cross-Coupling Catalysts

We offer an extensive portfolio of nickel and palladium catalysts to aid in the creation of C-C, C-N, and C-O bonds through common cross-coupling reactions.

Common Hydrogenation Catalysts: Iridium, Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Rhodium, & Ruthenium Catalysts
Hydrogenation Catalysts

Find the optimal solution in our comprehensive range of high-quality hydrogenation catalysts for all of your hydrogenation needs.

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Organocatalysts

Stock your green chemistry toolbox with our exceptional portfolio of organocatalysts for sustainable synthesis of complex molecules in small molecule drug discovery. 

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Olefin Metathesis

Explore our exceptional portfolio of olefin metathesis catalysts and take advantage of Grubbs’ technical expertise to advance your research and breakthrough synthesis ideas.

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Transition Metal Catalysts

Increase the rate of your reactions with our unparalleled portfolio of transition metal catalysts for your organic and organometallic chemistry breakthroughs. 

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Phosphine Ligands

Our diverse portfolio of phosphine ligands includes monodentate, bidentate, chiral ligands, Buchwald, cataCXium®, and Dalphos ligands for applications such as Negishi, Suzuki, Stille, Heck, Sonogashira, and Buchwald-Hartwig cross-coupling. 

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Chiral Catalysts & Ligands

We are committed to providing unprecedented accessibility to chiral catalysts and ligands for a wide variety of C–H, C–C, C–N, and C–O bond-forming transformations.

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Inorganic Catalysts

Inorganic catalysts play a key role in many synthetic reactions in industry and academia; our unparalleled portfolio includes common heterogeneous catalysts such as platinum, palladium, ruthenium, and rhodium on carbon or silica.

N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC) ligands and complexes for Organometallics and Catalysis
NHC Ligands & Complexes

Our stable and tolerable NHC ligands and complexes can be used as efficient ancillary ligands to keep your work flowing in organometallic catalysis and catalysis chemistry research.

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