Description

(R,R)-Ethylenebis-(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)-Dimethyltitanium(IV) is a highly specialized, chiral metallocene catalyst essential for the stereoselective polymerization of olefins. This compound matters because it enables the precise control of polymer tacticity, which is critical for producing high-performance polyolefins with superior mechanical and optical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the advanced polymer and materials science industries for developing next-generation plastics and elastomers.

Application

• Stereoselective Olefin Polymerization: As a key catalyst component for the production of isotactic polypropylene (iPP) and other stereoregular polyolefins.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: For the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties for high-value applications.
• Catalytic Research & Development: Serving as a critical reagent in academic and industrial labs for studying structure-activity relationships in metallocene catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Potential use as an asymmetric catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Enabling the creation of polymer blends and composites with enhanced performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R,R)-Ethylenebis-(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)-Dimethyltitanium(IV)
CAS No.	160335-85-3
Molecular Formula	C24H30Ti
Molecular Weight	366.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(R,R)-Ethylenebis(tetrahydroindenyl)dimethyltitanium; (R,R)-EBTHI-Dimethyltitanium; (R,R)-Et(IndH4)2TiMe2; (R,R)-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl)dimethyltitanium; Dimethyl[(R,R)-ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl)]titanium; Chiral ansa-metallocene catalyst; Titanium, dimethyl[(1,2-ethanediyl)bis[4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene]]-, (R,R)-
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Quality Control

Our (R,R)-Ethylenebis-(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)-Dimethyltitanium(IV) is manufactured under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure purity and catalytic activity. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request 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 2-8°C in a freezer. This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and easily oxidized; all handling must be performed under anhydrous, oxygen-free conditions using standard Schlenk or glovebox techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (toluene, hexane, dichloromethane)

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