Description

Dicarbonyl(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Molybdenum Dimer is a highly specialized organometallic compound featuring a molybdenum center coordinated by a pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ligand and carbonyl groups. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable precursor in advanced catalytic and materials science research, offering unique reactivity due to its electron-rich metal center and sterically demanding ligand environment. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalysts and synthesizing complex organometallic frameworks.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of highly active olefin metathesis and polymerization catalysts.
• Starting material in the development of novel molybdenum-based complexes for small molecule activation.
• Key intermediate in advanced materials research, including the deposition of molybdenum-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Catalyst component in specialized organic transformations and fine chemical synthesis.
• Research reagent for studying the fundamental bonding and reactivity of electron-rich, low-valent molybdenum centers.
• Building block for constructing complex, multimetallic organometallic clusters and supramolecular assemblies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dicarbonyl(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Molybdenum Dimer
CAS No.	12132-04-6
Molecular Formula	C24H30Mo2O4
Molecular Weight	598.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)tetracarbonyldimolybdenum; Di-μ-carbonyl-bis(carbonyl(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)molybdenum); Cp*Mo(CO)2 dimer; Pentamethylcyclopentadienyldicarbonylmolybdenum dimer; (C5Me5)Mo(CO)2 dimer; Mo-Cp* carbonyl dimer
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Quality Control

Our Dicarbonyl(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Molybdenum Dimer is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, IR spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize decomposition. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; containers must be kept sealed and handled in a controlled, dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
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.