Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)nickel(0)

• CAT Number: R030136
• CAS Number: 1295-35-8
• Molecular Formula: C16H24Ni
• Molecular Weight: 275.061
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,5-Cyclooctadiene Nickel Complex; Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)nickel; Bis(cyclooctadiene)nickel; Bis(cyclooctadiene)nickel(0); Bis(cyclooctadienyl)nickel; Bis(η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)nickel; Bis-1,5-cyclooctadienylnickel; Bis[(1,2,5,6-η)-1,5-cyclooctadiene
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (1Z,5Z)-cycloocta-1,5-diene;nickel
• InChI: InChI=1S/2C8H12.Ni/c2*1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1;/h2*1-2,7-8H,3-6H2;/b2*2-1-,8-7-
• InChIKey: JRTIUDXYIUKIIE-KZUMESAESA-N
• SMILES: C1CC=CCCC=C1.C1CC=CCCC=C1.[Ni]

Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)nickel(0) is a versatile organonickel complex widely used in catalysis and organic synthesis. This compound features two 1,5-cyclooctadiene ligands coordinated to a nickel(0) center, enhancing its reactivity and stability. It plays a crucial role in various cross-coupling reactions, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. Its unique structure allows for efficient catalyst turnover, making it an essential component in modern synthetic methodologies. Bis(1,5-cyclooctadiene)nickel(0) exemplifies the utility of transition metal complexes in advancing chemical transformations.