Description

Bis(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is a highly specialized organometallic compound, primarily valued as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its unique structure, featuring two bulky tetramethylcyclopentadienyl ligands, makes it a critical component for developing novel catalysts and thin-film materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, polymer, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity organometallic reagents for precision applications.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing single-site catalysts used in olefin polymerization and other organic transformations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile zirconium source for depositing high-purity zirconium-containing thin films on semiconductor wafers and optical components.
• Advanced Material Research: A vital reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organometallic frameworks and metal-organic compounds.
• Polymer Synthesis: Employed in the development of novel metallocene catalysts for producing specialized polyolefins with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a zirconium transfer agent in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride
CAS No.	119445-90-8
Molecular Formula	C18H28Cl2Zr
Molecular Weight	408.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dichloride; Di-μ-chloro-bis[(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium]; Zirconocene dichloride, decamethyl-; Cp*2ZrCl2; Decamethylzirconocene dichloride; (C5Me5)2ZrCl2; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl zirconium complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. All materials undergo rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and chromatography, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Zirconium Content	Contact for details
Chloride Content	Contact for details

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