Dichloro(1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane)nickel
Chemical compound
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Dichloro[1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane]nickel is a coordination complex with the formula NiCl2(dppe); where dppe is the diphosphine 1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane. It is used as a reagent and as a catalyst.[1] The compound is a bright orange-red diamagnetic solid. The complex adopts a square planar geometry.[2][3]
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.157.667 |
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| C26H24Cl2NiP2 | |
| Molar mass | 528.02 g·molâ1 |
| Appearance | orange solid |
| Density | 1.406 g/cm3 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is prepared by combining equimolar portions of nickel(II) chloride hexahydrate with dppe:
- Ni(H2O)6Cl2 + dppe â NiCl2(dppe) + 6 H2O

