Chemical Name: BIS(1,5-CYCLOOCTADIENE)NICKEL(0)
CAS: 1295-35-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₄Ni
Formula Weight: 275.06
Structure:

Application:

Catalyst for the cycloaddition of 1,3-dienes.
Used to catalyze the addition of allyl phenyl sulfide to alkynes leading to 1,4-dienes. The reaction with terminal acetylenes proceeds in high yield and high selectivity. A variety of functional groups are tolerated.