Description

Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltitanium Trichloride is a highly reactive organometallic compound that serves as a crucial precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile catalyst and building block in the production of specialty polymers and fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of polyolefin catalysis, organic synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• As a cocatalyst or catalyst precursor in the polymerization of ethylene and propylene.
• As a key starting material in the synthesis of other organotitanium complexes.
• In organic synthesis for specialized C-C bond formation and reduction reactions.
• For thin-film deposition and materials research in semiconductor and nanotechnology applications.
• In academic and industrial R&D for developing novel catalytic systems.
• As a reactive intermediate in the manufacture of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltitanium Trichloride
CAS No.	12129-06-5
Molecular Formula	C10H15Cl3Ti
Molecular Weight	281.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Titanium Trichloride; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV) Trichloride; Cp*TiCl3; TiCl3(C5Me5); 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yltitanium Trichloride; Titanium, trichloro(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl-
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Quality Control

Our Pentamethylcyclopentadienyltitanium Trichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, dichloromethane)

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