Description

Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Niobium Dichloride is a highly specialized organometallic compound of niobium, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce niobium into complex molecular frameworks, enabling the development of materials with tailored catalytic and electronic properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of olefin polymerization catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for thin films, and the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key component in the development of single-site catalysts for the polymerization of α-olefins, such as ethylene and propylene.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile niobium source for depositing high-purity niobium-containing thin films on substrates for electronic and optical applications.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Used as a starting material for synthesizing novel niobium complexes with modified cyclopentadienyl ligands for academic and industrial research.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced inorganic-organic hybrid materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of other niobium-based specialty chemicals and reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Niobium Dichloride
CAS No.	61374-51-4
Molecular Formula	C12H14Cl2Nb
Molecular Weight	319.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobocene Dichloride; Bis(η5-Methylcyclopentadienyl)Niobium(IV) Dichloride; Di(methylcyclopentadienyl)niobium Dichloride; Cp*2NbCl2 (where Cp* = MeCp); Niobium, dichlorobis(methyl-η5-cyclopentadienyl)-; Bis(methyl-π-cyclopentadienyl)niobium dichloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Niobium Dichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to verify identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; exposure to air and moisture must be minimized to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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