1,3-Dicyclohexyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride

• CAT Number: L018583
• CAS Number: 360067-61-4
• Molecular Formula: C15H27ClN2
• Molecular Weight: 270.84
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dicyclohexyl-4,5-dihydroimidazol-1-ium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H27N2.ClH/c1-3-7-14(8-4-1)16-11-12-17(13-16)15-9-5-2-6-10-15;/h13-15H,1-12H2;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChIKey: LHQYFSFMWRNVGD-UHFFFAOYSA-M

1,3-Dicyclohexyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride(CAT: L018583) is an imidazolium salt commonly used as a precursor in the preparation of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands for catalysis. The compound’s structure includes two cyclohexyl groups attached to the imidazolium ring, providing significant steric bulk that enhances the stability of the carbene once it’s generated. The chloride counterion aids in its solubility and reactivity in various catalytic processes. 1,3-Dicyclohexyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride is frequently employed in organometallic chemistry for creating metal-NHC complexes, which are valuable catalysts in cross-coupling reactions, polymerizations, and other synthetic applications. Its utility in stabilizing active catalytic species makes it a valuable component in both academic and industrial chemical research.