Description

Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)Dimethylzirconium(Iv) is a highly active, single-site metallocene catalyst precursor essential for advanced polyolefin synthesis. This compound matters because it enables the precise control of polymer microstructure, leading to materials with superior mechanical properties, clarity, and processability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and production engineers in the petrochemical and polymer industries for developing and manufacturing specialty polyethylene and polypropylene grades.

Application

• Catalyst Component for Polyolefin Production: Serves as a key precursor for homogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalysts in the synthesis of high-performance polyethylene (HDPE, LLDPE) and polypropylene.
• Specialty Polymer Development: Enables the production of polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced impact strength, optical clarity, and controlled molecular weight distribution for advanced applications.
• Olefin Polymerization Research: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships in metallocene catalysis and developing new polymerization processes.
• Manufacture of Elastomers: Used in catalyst systems for the production of ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) and other polyolefin elastomers.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an organometallic reagent in selective organic transformations and asymmetric synthesis in specialized laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)Dimethylzirconium(Iv)
CAS No.	112243-80-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₃₂Zr
Molecular Weight	411.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylzirconocene; Ethylenebis(tetrahydroindenyl)zirconium dimethyl; rac-(Ethylenebis(tetrahydroindenyl))zirconium(IV) dimethyl; 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-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl)zirconium dimethyl; Metallocene catalyst precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)Dimethylzirconium(Iv) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its sensitivity to air and moisture, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area should be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95%
Zirconium Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, benzene, chlorinated solvents

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