Description

Tris(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Scandium is an organometallic compound of scandium, a rare earth metal, with the CAS number 155037-27-7. This compound serves as a highly effective and selective catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization and organic synthesis reactions. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty polymers, fine chemicals, and materials science who require precise control over molecular structure and reaction pathways.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Olefin Polymerization: Used in the development of novel polyolefins with tailored properties.
• Co-catalyst Component in Ziegler-Natta Systems: Enhances activity and stereoselectivity in α-olefin polymerization.
• Organic Synthesis and C-H Activation: Facilitates challenging bond-forming reactions in pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of scandium-containing nanomaterials and thin films.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A key reagent for exploring new catalytic cycles and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Scandium
CAS No.	155037-27-7
Molecular Formula	C18H21Sc
Molecular Weight	300.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(methylcyclopentadienyl)scandium(III); Scandium, tris(methyl-η5-cyclopentadienyl)-; Tris(methyl-η5-cyclopentadienyl)scandium; (Methylcyclopentadienyl)scandium; Cp*Sc (where Cp* = methylcyclopentadienyl); MeCpSc; Scandium tris(methylcyclopentadienyl)
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Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Scandium content by ICP-OES)	> 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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