Description

(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Trichloride is a highly specialized organometallic compound used as a catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization processes. Its value lies in its ability to impart specific stereochemical control and enhance polymerization activity, which is critical for producing high-performance polymers. This material is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the petrochemical and advanced materials sectors, particularly those developing novel polyolefin catalysts and specialty polymers.

Application

• Precursor for single-site catalysts (e.g., metallocenes) in the production of polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene.
• Key component in catalyst systems for the synthesis of specialty and engineering plastics with tailored properties.
• Used in organic synthesis and materials science research for developing new organometallic frameworks.
• Employed in the study of Ziegler-Natta type polymerization mechanisms and catalyst design.
• Potential use in vapor deposition processes for creating zirconium-containing thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Trichloride
CAS No.	304016-43-1
Molecular Formula	C9H15Cl3Zr
Molecular Weight	320.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienylzirconium Trichloride; (C5Me5)ZrCl3; Cp*ZrCl3; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienylzirconium(IV) Trichloride; (η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium Trichloride; Zirconium, trichloro(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Trichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is 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, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Titration)	≥ 95%
Zirconium (Zr) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details

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