Description

Bis-(Cyclopentadienyl)-Zirconium(Iv)-(tert-Butylsulfonate)-(Hydride) is a highly specialized organozirconium compound that serves as a versatile catalyst and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a zirconium hydride center with cyclopentadienyl and tert-butylsulfonate ligands, makes it a valuable reagent for precise C-H activation and polymerization reactions. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel catalytic processes and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Catalyst for Olefin Polymerization: Acts as a single-site catalyst component for the production of polyolefins with controlled molecular weight and tacticity.
• Precursor for Thin Film Deposition: Used in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes to create zirconium-containing thin films for semiconductor and coating applications.
• Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Facilitates challenging C-H bond functionalization and hydrometalation reactions in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Component in Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Systems: Modifies and enhances the activity and selectivity of traditional polymerization catalysts.
• Research & Development: A critical tool in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organometallic chemistry and catalytic cycles.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and hybrid inorganic-organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis-(Cyclopentadienyl)-Zirconium(Iv)-(tert-Butylsulfonate)-(Hydride)
CAS No.	192882-21-6
Molecular Formula	C14H20O3SZr
Molecular Weight	367.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconocene tert-butylsulfonate hydride; Cp2ZrH(OSO2tBu); Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)(hydrido)(tert-butylsulfonato-O)zirconium; (tert-Butanesulfonato)(hydrido)bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)zirconium; Zirconocene hydride tert-butyl sulfonate; Organozirconium catalyst precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Bis-(Cyclopentadienyl)-Zirconium(Iv)-(tert-Butylsulfonate)-(Hydride) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive catalytic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Zirconium (Zr) Content	Contact for details
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.