Description

Lithium tert-Butylcyclopentadienide is a highly reactive organolithium compound used as a specialized precursor in advanced synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the sterically demanding tert-butylcyclopentadienyl ligand, which is crucial for modifying the properties of metal complexes. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science, particularly for developing novel catalysts and polymeric materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor Synthesis: A key reagent for preparing metallocene and other organometallic catalysts used in olefin polymerization (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene).
• Advanced Materials Research: Employed in the development of novel organometallic frameworks and molecular precursors for ceramic or thin-film materials.
• Ligand Introduction: Used to incorporate the tert-butylcyclopentadienyl ligand onto various transition and rare-earth metals to fine-tune catalytic activity and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for pharmaceutical research and development.
• Polymer Modification: Facilitates the creation of tailored polymers with specific architectural or functional properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental studies in organometallic reaction mechanisms and for scaling new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium tert-Butylcyclopentadienide
CAS No.	50356-03-1
Molecular Formula	C9H13Li
Molecular Weight	128.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium tert-butylcyclopentadienyl; t-Butylcyclopentadienyllithium; 1-tert-Butylcyclopenta-2,4-dien-1-ide lithium; (tert-Butylcyclopentadienyl)lithium; Li(tBuCp); Lithium (tert-butylcyclopentadienide); Cp(tBu)Li
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Quality Control

Our Lithium tert-Butylcyclopentadienide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, ethers)

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