Description

Potassium Tetramethylcyclopentadienide is a highly reactive organometallic compound used as a key reagent in advanced synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for the preparation of transition metal complexes and as a strong base in organic transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science, particularly for developing novel catalysts and electronic materials.

Application

• Precursor for Metallocene Catalysts: A fundamental building block for synthesizing Group 4 metallocenes (e.g., Zirconocene, Hafnocene derivatives) used in olefin polymerization.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong, non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation reactions and the generation of carbanions in sensitive synthetic pathways.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organometallic frameworks, molecular wires, and precursors for chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used in the construction of complex molecular architectures requiring the introduction of cyclopentadienyl ligands.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a ligand source for creating unique coordination complexes with various transition and rare-earth metals for catalytic and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetramethylcyclopentadienide
CAS No.	150239-39-7
Molecular Formula	C9H13K
Molecular Weight	160.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl; Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl Potassium; Potassium (Tetramethylcyclopentadienide); K(TMCP); 1,2,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl Potassium; Potassium 1,2,3,4-Tetramethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-ide
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetramethylcyclopentadienide is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high reactivity and purity. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR and titration methods, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and handling specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and air-sensitive nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong oxidizers and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility (Test)	Soluble in THF, Ether; reacts with water

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