903000

[4,4′-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine] nickel (II) dichloride

• Synonym(s): (4,4′-dtbbpy)NiCl₂
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₂₄Cl₂N₂Ni
• CAS Number: 1034901-50-2
• Molecular Weight: 398.00
• UNSPSC Code: 12352101
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• form: powder or crystals
• reaction suitability: core: nickel; reaction type: Cross Couplings; reagent type: catalyst
• mp: >300 °C
• SMILES string: CC(C1=CC(C2=CC(C(C)(C)C)=CC=N2)=NC=C1)(C)C.Cl[Ni]Cl

Description

Application

[4,4′-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,2′-bipyridine] nickel (II) dichloride can be used as a catalyst in:

• Decarboxylative arylation of oxo acids.
• Acylation of ethers.
• Cross-coupling of aryl bromides with alcohols.

Other Notes

Merging Photoredox and Nickel Catalysis: The Direct Synthesis of Ketones by the Decarboxylative Arylation of α-Oxo Acids

Photocatalytic α-Acylation of Ethers

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable