Description

Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Rhenium CAS NO 56261-86-0 is an organometallic compound featuring a rhenium atom coordinated between two cyclopentadienyl ligands. This compound matters as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and fine chemical synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to the rhenium center. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and the development of novel electronic or optical materials.

Application

• Precursor for the synthesis of other rhenium-based organometallic complexes and catalysts.
• Catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Starting material for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create thin films containing rhenium.
• Research reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms.
• Potential use in the development of materials with specific electronic, magnetic, or luminescent properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Rhenium
CAS No.	56261-86-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10Re
Molecular Weight	316.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Dicyclopentadienylrhenium; Rhenocene; Bis(η5-cyclopentadienyl)rhenium; Cp2Re; Di(cyclopentadienyl)rhenium; Rhenium dicyclopentadienyl; Rhenium, bis(η5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Cyclopentadienyl)Rhenium is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept sealed and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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