Description

Meso-Dimethylsilylbis(2-Methylindenyl)Zirconium Dichloride is a highly specialized metallocene catalyst precursor essential for advanced polyolefin synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to impart precise stereochemical control and tailored polymer properties in catalytic polymerization processes. It is a critical material for R&D and production in the petrochemical, polymer, and advanced materials sectors, enabling the development of high-performance plastics and elastomers.

Application

• Catalyst Component for Polyolefin Production: Serves as a key precursor for single-site catalysts used in the synthesis of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Stereospecific Polymerization: Enables the production of isotactic or syndiotactic polypropylene with controlled tacticity and enhanced material properties.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in R&D laboratories to develop novel copolymer structures and polymer blends with specific performance characteristics.
• Elastomer Synthesis: Facilitates the catalytic production of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) and other polyolefin elastomers.
• Catalyst Screening and Optimization: Employed in high-throughput experimentation and catalyst discovery programs for next-generation polymerization systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Meso-Dimethylsilylbis(2-Methylindenyl)Zirconium Dichloride
CAS No.	182210-68-0
Molecular Formula	C26H28Cl2SiZr
Molecular Weight	528.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylsilylene-bis(2-methyl-1-indenyl)zirconium dichloride; (Dimethylsilanediyl)bis(2-methyl-1H-inden-1-yl)zirconium dichloride; Me2Si(2-MeInd)2ZrCl2; rac/meso-Dimethylsilylbis(2-methylindenyl)zirconium dichloride; Zirconium, dichloro[1,1'-(1,1,2,2-tetramethyl-1,2-disilanediyl)bis(2-methyl-1H-indene-1,2-diyl)]-, (SP-4-2)-; Catalyst for olefin polymerization
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Meso-Dimethylsilylbis(2-Methylindenyl)Zirconium Dichloride adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or moisture must be avoided to maintain catalytic activity and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Zirconium Content	Contact for details
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, dichloromethane

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