Description

(R)-Biphenyl-(3,4-Dimethyl-1-Cyclopentadienyl)-Zirconium(Iv)-(R)-(1,1'-Binaphthyl-2) is a highly specialized, chiral organozirconium complex designed for advanced catalytic applications. This compound matters for its role as a precise and efficient catalyst precursor in stereoselective organic synthesis, enabling the production of high-value, optically active molecules. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require stringent control over molecular chirality.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: A key precursor for chiral catalysts used in stereoselective polymerization and organic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Enables the production of single-enantiomer active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with high optical purity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of chiral pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is critical for activity.
• Polymer Science: Serves as a catalyst component for the synthesis of stereoregular polymers and advanced polymeric materials.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates complex carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions under mild conditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in synthetic organic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Biphenyl-(3,4-Dimethyl-1-Cyclopentadienyl)-Zirconium(Iv)-(R)-(1,1'-Binaphthyl-2)
CAS No.	198491-04-2
Molecular Formula	C39H32Zr
Molecular Weight	591.87 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-Biphenyl(3,4-dimethyl-1-cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) (R)-1,1'-binaphthyl-2; (R,R)-Biphenyl(3,4-dimethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium (R)-1,1'-binaphthyl-2; Chiral Zirconocene Complex; (R)-Biphenyl(η5-3,4-dimethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) (R)-1,1'-binaphthyl-2; Organozirconium Catalyst Precursor; Asymmetric Zirconocene Derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of our chiral organometallic complexes is produced and tested under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure integrity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis to confirm chemical identity, chiral purity, and assay. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and thermal degradation. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must only be opened in a moisture-free environment, such as a glovebox or under a continuous dry inert gas purge.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Assay (Elemental Analysis)	Zr content within theoretical ± 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (toluene, THF, dichloromethane)

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