Description

(Cyclopentadienyl)(1,3-Dimethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is a highly specialized organometallic compound belonging to the class of metallocene catalysts. This compound matters as a critical precursor for the synthesis of single-site catalysts used in advanced polyolefin polymerization processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical industry developing next-generation polymers with precisely controlled molecular weight, tacticity, and material properties.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Olefin Polymerization: Serves as a key component in the synthesis of homogeneous Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalysts for the production of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the development of specialty polymers, including syndiotactic polystyrene and ethylene-styrene copolymers, for high-performance applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Ligand Chemistry: Acts as a versatile reagent in organometallic synthesis for creating novel zirconium complexes and studying catalytic mechanisms.
• R&D for Tailored Polymers: Enables academic and industrial research into new catalyst systems designed to produce polymers with specific microstructures and enhanced physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Cyclopentadienyl)(1,3-Dimethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride
CAS No.	214622-15-8
Molecular Formula	C12H14Cl2Zr
Molecular Weight	320.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium, dichloro(η5-cyclopentadienyl)(η5-1,3-dimethylcyclopentadienyl)-; Dichloro(cyclopentadienyl)(1,3-dimethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV); CpCp*ZrCl2; (Cp)(Cp*)ZrCl2; (η5-C5H5)(η5-C5H3(CH3)2)ZrCl2; Asymmetric dimethylated zirconocene dichloride
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Quality Control

Our (Cyclopentadienyl)(1,3-Dimethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive catalytic applications. All products undergo rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility Test	Soluble in toluene, THF; slightly soluble in alkanes

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