Description

Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)Dimethylzirconium(IV) is a highly active, well-defined metallocene catalyst precursor essential for advanced polyolefin synthesis. This compound matters for its ability to produce polymers with highly controlled microstructures and tailored physical properties, enabling innovation in material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the petrochemical and specialty plastics industries for developing next-generation polyethylene and polypropylene catalysts.

Application

• Catalyst Component for Polyolefin Production: Serves as a key precursor for single-site catalysts used in the synthesis of high-performance polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Advanced Material Research: Enables the development of polymers with specific tacticity, molecular weight distribution, and comonomer incorporation in laboratory and pilot-scale studies.
• Specialty Elastomers and Plastomers: Used in catalyst systems for producing ethylene-propylene rubbers and other elastomeric materials with unique properties.
• Catalyst Screening and Optimization: A critical reagent for evaluating and optimizing new metallocene-based catalyst formulations in R&D settings.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Fundamental material for university and corporate research into organometallic chemistry and polymerization mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)Dimethylzirconium(IV)
CAS No.	110173-61-0
Molecular Formula	C24H30Zr
Molecular Weight	409.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylzirconocene; rac-Ethylenebis(tetrahydroindenyl)zirconium dimethyl; rac-(C2H4(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl)2)Zr(CH3)2; rac-Et(IndH4)2ZrMe2; Zirconium, dimethyl[1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-inden-1-yl]]-, (R-(R*,R*))-; rac-Ethylene bis(tetrahydroindenyl) zirconium dimethyl; Metallocene catalyst precursor
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Quality Control

Our production of Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)Dimethylzirconium(IV) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize decomposition. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the material must be handled in a dry, oxygen-free environment. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (toluene, hexane, dichloromethane)

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