Description

Cyclopentadienylnickel(II) Carbonyl Dimer is a key organometallic compound featuring a nickel center coordinated to cyclopentadienyl and carbonyl ligands. This compound matters as a versatile catalyst and precursor in advanced organic synthesis and materials science, enabling critical bond-forming reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and polymer industries for applications such as catalysis and vapor deposition.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for generating active nickel catalysts in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Kumada, Negishi) and polymerization processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile nickel source for depositing thin nickel or nickel-containing films on substrates in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in stoichiometric and catalytic organic transformations, including carbonylations and cycloadditions.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a component in catalyst systems for the synthesis of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial laboratories for studying organometallic reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic cycles.
• Material Science: Investigated for the preparation of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and nanostructured materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopentadienylnickel(II) Carbonyl Dimer
CAS No.	12170-92-2
Molecular Formula	C12H10Ni2O4
Molecular Weight	328.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel, dicarbonylbis(η5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)di-μ-carbonyl-di-; Dicarbonylbis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)di-μ-carbonyl-dinickel; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)tetracarbonyldinickel; Di-μ-carbonyl-bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)dicarbonyl-dinickel; Cp2Ni2(CO)4; (C5H5)2Ni2(CO)4; Cyclopentadienylnickel carbonyl dimer
EINECS	235-340-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentadienylnickel(II) Carbonyl Dimer undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystals or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 35.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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