Description

Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Vanadium, also known as Vanadocene, is an organometallic compound of significant industrial and research interest. This metallocene is valued for its role as a catalyst precursor and a versatile reagent in synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought by professionals in the chemical manufacturing, polymer science, and advanced materials research sectors for applications requiring precise catalytic activity or as a starting material for more complex vanadium complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for Ziegler-Natta type catalysts used in olefin polymerization and other organic transformations.
• Polymerization Research: Employed in the development and study of novel catalytic systems for producing specialized polymers and co-polymers.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of vanadium or vanadium-containing materials in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a reagent in stoichiometric and catalytic organic reactions, including reductions and carbon-carbon bond forming processes.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of magnetic materials, molecular magnets, and other functional inorganic complexes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental compound for research in organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and the development of new metallocene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Vanadium
CAS No.	1277-47-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10V
Molecular Weight	181.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadocene; Di(cyclopentadienyl)vanadium; Vanadium bis(cyclopentadienyl); Cp2V; Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)vanadium; Vanadiumocene; Vanadium(II) cyclopentadienide
EINECS	215-055-9

Quality Control

Our Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Vanadium is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, elemental analysis, and chromatography. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is easily oxidized and air/moisture sensitive; containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Purple to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	167 - 169 °C (dec.)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.