Product Name: 1,3-BIS(2,6-DI-I-PROPYLPHENYL)IMIDAZOL-2-YLIDENE
Other Name: 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazole; 1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene; IPr;1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1H-imidazol-3-ium-2-ide
CAS No.: 244187-81-3
Chemical Structure:

1,3-BIS(2,6-DI-I-PROPYLPHENYL)IMIDAZOL-2-YLIDENE Application:
1,3-BIS(2,6-DI-I-PROPYLPHENYL)IMIDAZOL-2-YLIDENE, also known as IPr carbene, is a stable N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) widely used as a strong σ-donating ligand in organometallic chemistry. It plays a key role in transition metal catalysis, supporting high selectivity and stability in complex catalytic reactions. Applications:
Catalyst Ligand for Organometallic Complexes – Commonly employed in palladium, gold, and nickel catalysis, it enhances catalytic activity and facilitates C–C and C–N bond formations in fine chemical synthesis.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis – Used in the preparation of metal–NHC complexes that serve as catalysts for key transformations in drug discovery and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis.
Material and Polymer Chemistry – Applied in advanced material design, including surface modification, polymer functionalization, and nanomaterial synthesis due to its excellent electronic and steric properties.
1,3-BIS(2,6-DI-I-PROPYLPHENYL)IMIDAZOL-2-YLIDENE Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: 1g/ bag, 10g/ bag, 1kg/ bag or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping
1,3-BIS(2,6-DI-I-PROPYLPHENYL)IMIDAZOL-2-YLIDENE Storage:
Please store in a well ventilated, dry place at 2-8 ℃ and avoid direct sunlight. When not in use, keep the container tightly closed. For long-term storage, keep it under -20℃.

