Description

Potassium Methylcyclopentadienide is an organometallic compound of significant industrial importance, primarily serving as a key reagent and catalyst precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile nucleophile and a source of the methylcyclopentadienyl ligand, which is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel catalysts and fine chemicals.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A fundamental building block for synthesizing metallocene and other organometallic catalysts used in olefin polymerization (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring cyclopentadienyl metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of advanced materials, including organometallic frameworks and precursors for chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a strong nucleophile in various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions and for introducing the methylcyclopentadienyl group into target molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of specialized ligands and intermediates for crop protection agents.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard reagent in research and development laboratories for organometallic and synthetic chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Methylcyclopentadienide
CAS No.	41066-45-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7K
Molecular Weight	118.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Methylcyclopentadienyl; Methylcyclopentadienylpotassium; Potassium (methylcyclopentadienyl); 1-Methylcyclopentadienylpotassium; K(MCP); Methylcyclopentadiene, potassium salt; Potassium 1-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-ide
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Methylcyclopentadienide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and handled under an inert environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (by K content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in THF, DME, DMSO

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