Description

Catocene is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a metallocene catalyst component, known for its role in advanced polymerization processes. Its precise molecular structure is critical for controlling polymer tacticity and molecular weight distribution, enabling the production of materials with superior performance characteristics. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the polyolefin and specialty polymer sectors seeking to innovate and optimize their catalyst systems.

Application

• As a key catalyst component in the synthesis of polypropylene and polyethylene.
• For the production of stereospecific polymers with controlled microstructures.
• In advanced material research for developing novel polymer blends and composites.
• As a co-catalyst activator in conjunction with methylaluminoxane (MAO) and other aluminoxanes.
• For fine chemical synthesis requiring highly selective metallocene-mediated reactions.
• In the development of single-site catalysts for olefin polymerization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Catocene
CAS No.	37206-42-1
Molecular Formula	C12H10Fe
Molecular Weight	186.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Ferrocene, Dicyclopentadienyliron; Bis(cyclopentadienyl)iron; Iron dicyclopentadienide; Cp2Fe; Diferrocenyl
EINECS	253-405-5

Quality Control

Our Catocene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term storage and during sampling to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to dark orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	172 - 174 °C
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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