Description

Titanium(III) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex is a versatile organometallic reagent where titanium trichloride is coordinated with tetrahydrofuran (THF) to enhance its stability and solubility for synthetic applications. This compound matters as a powerful reducing agent and a key precursor for the synthesis of titanium-based catalysts and materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials industries for facilitating critical reactions like reductive couplings and polymerizations.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for Ziegler-Natta and other olefin polymerization catalysts.
• Reductive Coupling Agent: Used in organic synthesis for the reductive coupling of carbonyl compounds to form pinacols and related structures.
• Material Science: Employed in the deposition of titanium-containing thin films and the synthesis of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates key reduction steps in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in exploratory chemistry for developing new methodologies involving low-valent titanium chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Titanium(III) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex
CAS No.	18039-90-2
Molecular Formula	C4H8Cl3OTi
Molecular Weight	217.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Titanium Trichloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex; Trichlorotitanium Tetrahydrofuran Complex; TiCl3(THF)3; Titanium(III) Chloride THF Adduct; Titanous Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Adduct; Titanium Chloride (TiCl3) THF Solvate; Low-Valent Titanium Reagent; 1:1 Complex of Titanium(III) Chloride and Tetrahydrofuran
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Quality Control

Our Titanium(III) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and purity verification, to meet the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container must be securely sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Purple to dark brown crystalline solid or suspension
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (TiCl3 basis)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in THF, dichloromethane

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