Chloro[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]gold(I)

CAS: 852445-83-1

Ref. 3D-CJB44583

Product Information

• Name: Chloro[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]gold(I)
• Synonyms: Bisdi-Isopropylphenyl)Imidazolylidene Gold(I) Chloride, [1,3-Bis(2,6-Diisopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidene]-Chloro-Gold, 1,3-Bis(2,6-Di-Isopropylphenyl)Imidazol-2-Ylidenegold(I)Chloride
• CAS: 852445-83-1

Description

Chloro[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]gold(I) is an insoluble compound that is a molecular gold compound. It has a hydroxyl group on the terminal carbon and it is activated by hexane. It can be synthesized by reacting chloroauric acid with 2,6-dimethylaniline and then adding sodium nitrite. The hydrated form of the molecule is obtained by reaction with water. Chloro[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]gold(I) has a methyl ketone as its residue. This molecule also acts as a ligand to chloride ions in solution. Chloro[1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 621.02 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₇H₃₆AuClN₂
• Purity: Min. 95%