Description

Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is a high-purity organometallic compound widely used as a catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization processes. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate the production of specialized polymers with controlled microstructures and properties. This material is essential for R&D and manufacturing within the polyolefin catalysis, specialty chemical synthesis, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Catalyst Component for Olefin Polymerization: A key precursor for metallocene and other single-site catalysts used in the production of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Enables the development of polymers with specific tacticity, molecular weight distribution, and co-monomer incorporation for high-performance applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Fine Chemicals: Serves as a reagent or catalyst in selective organic transformations and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.
• Materials Science R&D: Used in research for developing novel zirconium-based materials, thin films, and surface coatings.
• Co-catalyst Systems: Employed in conjunction with activators like methylaluminoxane (MAO) to form highly active catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride
CAS No.	12109-76-1
Molecular Formula	C12H14Cl2Zr
Molecular Weight	292.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dichloride; Di(μ-chloro)bis(η5-methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium; Zirconocene dichloride, dimethyl-; Dimethylzirconocene dichloride; (CH3C5H4)2ZrCl2; Cp*ZrCl2 (where Cp* denotes methylcyclopentadienyl); Zirconium, dichlorobis(methyl-π-cyclopentadienyl)-
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zr content)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, dichloromethane)

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