(dppf)Ni(o-tolyl)Cl is an air stable reagent. Its crystal structure has been investigated by X-ray studies. (dppf)Ni(o-tolyl)Cl can be prepared from (Ph3P)2Ni(o-tolyl)Cl. It is widely employed as a precatalyst for various C-N bond formation reactions. Efficacy of (dppf)Ni(o-tolyl)Cl as a…