Description

[4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl]-2-Isopropyl-1H-Inden-1-Yl][4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl]-2-Methyl-1H-Inden-1-Yl]Dimethylsilane is a high-purity, advanced organosilicon compound designed for specialized catalytic applications. This product is critical for industrial processes requiring highly selective and active metallocene catalyst precursors. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the polyolefin industry, particularly for the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced strength, clarity, or specific tacticity.

Application

• As a key ligand component in the synthesis of bridged metallocene catalysts for polyolefin polymerization.
• Production of single-site catalysts for the manufacture of high-performance polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).
• Enabling the development of catalyst systems with controlled stereospecificity for producing isotactic or syndiotactic polymers.
• Research and development of next-generation polymerization catalysts in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fine-tuning polymer microstructure to achieve specific material properties like impact resistance, melt flow, or optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl]-2-Isopropyl-1H-Inden-1-Yl][4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenyl]-2-Methyl-1H-Inden-1-Yl]Dimethylsilane
CAS No.	348168-05-8
Molecular Formula	C44H52Si
Molecular Weight	608.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylsilanediylbis(4-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-isopropyl-1H-indene); Dimethylsilanediylbis(4-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-methyl-1H-indene) mixed isomer; rac-Dimethylsilylenebis(4-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-2-isopropyl-1H-indene); Metallocene catalyst ligand; ansa-Bridged indenyl ligand; Silicon-bridged bis(indenyl) ligand; C44H52Si
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced ligand adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and optimal performance in catalyst synthesis. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all critical parameters are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomer Ratio	Specified upon request
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5% w/w
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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