1,3-Bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolidinium Chloride

[258278-25-0] C27CIH39N2 (MW 427.06) InChI = 1S/C27H39N2.ClH/c1-18(2)22-11-9-12-23(19(3)4)26(22)28-15-16-29(17-28)27-24(20(5)6)13-10-14-25(27)21(7)8;/h9-14,17-21H,15-16H2,1-8H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 InChIKey = LWPXTYZKAWSRIP-UHFFFAOYSA-M (used as a precursor to the free carbene, 1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropyl-phenyl)-2-imidazolidinylidene, and as an in situ formed catalyst) Physical Data: mp 289–293°C Solubility: highly soluble: CH2Cl2; moderately soluble: CHCl3, H2O; slightly soluble: THF. Form Supplied in: microcrystalline white or light cream powder. Purification: recrystallization from acetonitrile and ether, dried in a well-ventilated oven at 120°C. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: compound is air stable over prolonged periods of time but is hygroscopic. When handling large quantities use dust mask.