Bis(benzonitrile)palladium dichloride

Bis(benzonitrile)palladium dichloride is the coordination complex with the formula PdCl2(NCC6H5)2.

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

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

[1] A closely related compound is bis(acetonitrile)palladium dichloride.

[2] The PhCN ligands are labile, and the complex reverts to PdCl2 in noncoordinating solvents.

Sample of PdCl 2 (PhCN) 2