Description

Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Dimethylzirconium is a highly reactive organometallic compound that serves as a versatile catalyst precursor. This compound matters for its critical role in facilitating precise polymerization reactions, enabling the production of polymers with controlled molecular architectures. Industries requiring advanced material synthesis, such as specialty polymers and fine chemical manufacturing, need this high-purity reagent for research and development as well as process optimization.

Application

• Olefin Polymerization Catalyst: A key component in Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a methylating agent and in carbon-carbon bond formation reactions for synthesizing complex organic molecules.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organometallic frameworks and advanced polymeric materials with specific properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a catalyst or intermediate in the synthesis of high-value, specialized chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
• Co-catalyst Systems: Used in conjunction with activators like methylaluminoxane (MAO) for single-site catalysis applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Dimethylzirconium
CAS No.	12636-72-5
Molecular Formula	C12H14Zr
Molecular Weight	249.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylzirconocene; Cp2Zr(CH3)2; Zirconocene dimethyl; Dimethylbis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV); Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium; Dimethylzirconocene(IV); (C5H5)2Zr(CH3)2
EINECS	235-710-8

Quality Control

Our Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Dimethylzirconium is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize decomposition and volatility. This compound is easily oxidized and highly volatile; it must be handled exclusively in a controlled, moisture-free environment using standard Schlenk line or glovebox techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or solution
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zirconium content)	Min. 95%
Purity (by NMR)	Min. 98%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Toluene, specified concentration

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