Bis(acetonitrile)palladium dichloride

Bis(acetonitrile)palladium dichloride is the coordination complex with the formula PdCl2(NCCH3)2.

It is the adduct of two acetonitrile ligands with palladium(II) chloride.

It is a yellow-brown solid that is soluble in organic solvents.

The compound is a reagent and a catalyst for reactions that require soluble Pd(II).

[1] The compound is similar to bis(benzonitrile)palladium dichloride.