Description

Dichloro[Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)]Titanium(IV) is a highly specialized organometallic compound belonging to the class of ansa-metallocene catalysts. This compound matters for its role as a precise and efficient single-site catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization processes. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the polyolefin industry seeking to produce polymers with tailored molecular weight distributions and superior material properties.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Olefin Polymerization: Serves as a key component in catalyst systems for the production of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Stereoselective Polymer Synthesis: Enables the synthesis of polymers with specific tacticity (e.g., isotactic or syndiotactic polypropylene) due to its rac-isomeric structure.
• Advanced Material Development: Used in R&D for creating novel copolymers and engineering plastics with enhanced performance characteristics.
• Homogeneous Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying structure-activity relationships in metallocene catalysts.
• Production of High-Performance Elastomers: Facilitates the polymerization of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubbers.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dichloro[Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)]Titanium(IV)
CAS No.	112531-75-6
Molecular Formula	C20H24Cl2Ti
Molecular Weight	383.20 g/mol
Synonyms	rac-Ethylenebis(tetrahydroindenyl)titanium dichloride; rac-EBIThTiCl2; rac-Et(IndH4)2TiCl2; Dichloro(rac-ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-inden-1-yl))titanium; rac-(1,1'-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-inden-1-yl))titanium(IV) dichloride; Metallocene Catalyst Precursor; C20H24Cl2Ti; Titanium, dichloro[1,1'-(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-inden-1-yl]]-, (R*,R*)-
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Quality Control

Our production of Dichloro[Rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)]Titanium(IV) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal catalytic performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy for structural confirmation and titrimetric methods for precise assay determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term stability, store under a dry, inert gas (argon or nitrogen) atmosphere at 2-8°C. The container must be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, dichloromethane

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