Description

Rac-Ethylenebis-(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)-Dimethyl Titanium(IV) is a highly specialized organometallic complex, specifically a metallocene catalyst precursor, known for its pivotal role in advanced polymerization processes. Its value lies in enabling precise stereochemical control, which is critical for producing polymers with tailored microstructures and enhanced material properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the polyolefin industry, particularly for developing novel elastomers and specialty plastics. The CAS number for this compound is 160335-86-4.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Olefin Polymerization: Serves as a key component in single-site catalyst systems for the production of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Synthesis of Syndiotactic Polymers: Enables the production of polymers with specific stereoregularity, such as syndiotactic polystyrene.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in R&D laboratories for developing novel copolymers and polymer blends with unique mechanical and thermal properties.
• Elastomer Production: Facilitates the synthesis of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubbers and other polyolefin elastomers (POE).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate or catalyst in specialized organic transformations requiring titanium-mediated C-C bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac-Ethylenebis-(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)-Dimethyl Titanium(IV)
CAS No.	160335-86-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₃₂Ti
Molecular Weight	368.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylsilylene-bis(tetrahydroindenyl) titanium(IV) dichloride (related bridged analog); Ethylenebis(tetrahydroindenyl)dimethyltitanium; rac-Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl)dimethyltitanium; Metallocene Titanium Catalyst; Ti-based Metallocene; (rac)-[Ethylenebis(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-indenyl)]dimethyltitanium
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Quality Control

Every batch of Rac-Ethylenebis-(4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1-Indenyl)-Dimethyl Titanium(IV) undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and catalytic activity. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic methods to verify identity and quantify key impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and solvent content is provided with each shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to maintain stability. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, it must be handled and stored in a dry, oxygen-free environment using standard Schlenk line or glovebox techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Titanium Content	12.5 - 13.5 %
Solvent Content (Residual Toluene)	≤ 5.0 %

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