Description

tert-Butylcyclopentadienyltitaniumtrichloride is a highly reactive organotitanium compound, primarily utilized as a specialized catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization and organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate the production of high-performance polymers and fine chemicals with precise stereochemical control. This chemical is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, specialty polymer, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel catalysts and materials.

Application

• As a key catalyst precursor in the synthesis of polyolefins and other specialty polymers.
• In organic synthesis for facilitating challenging carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions.
• For the development of single-site catalysts (e.g., metallocenes) used in stereospecific polymerizations.
• In materials science research for depositing titanium-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• As a reagent in academic and industrial laboratories studying organometallic chemistry and catalysis mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylcyclopentadienyltitaniumtrichloride
CAS No.	121987-51-7
Molecular Formula	C9H13Cl3Ti
Molecular Weight	275.45 g/mol
Synonyms	t-Butylcyclopentadienyltitanium Trichloride; (tert-Butylcyclopentadienyl)titanium(IV) Trichloride; Cp*TiCl3 (where Cp* = tert-butylcyclopentadienyl); Titanium, trichloro(1,2,3,4,5-eta)-1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl-; Monoterbutylcyclopentadienyltitaniumtrichloride
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butylcyclopentadienyltitaniumtrichloride is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding catalytic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Chlorine Content	~38.6% (Theoretical)

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