Description

Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum (V) Tetrachloride is a high-purity organometallic compound that serves as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating complex chemical transformations and depositing molybdenum-containing thin films. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, materials science, and semiconductor fabrication.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for olefin metathesis, polymerization, and other organic transformations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile molybdenum source for depositing molybdenum, molybdenum nitride, or molybdenum carbide thin films on substrates for electronic and protective coatings.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing more complex cyclopentadienyl-molybdenum complexes with tailored properties.
• Polymerization Catalyst Component: Employed in the development of Ziegler-Natta type and other single-site catalyst systems for olefin polymerization.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Used in the production of other high-value molybdenum-based chemicals and materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum (V) Tetrachloride
CAS No.	62927-99-5
Molecular Formula	C5H5MoCl4
Molecular Weight	328.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum Tetrachloride; Molybdenocene Dichloride Dimer (related form); CpMoCl4; (η5-Cyclopentadienyl)tetrachloromolybdenum(V); Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum(IV) Dichloride Dimer (common misidentification); Molybdenum, tetrachloro(η5-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; Tetrachloro(η5-cyclopentadienyl)molybdenum(V)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopentadienylmolybdenum (V) Tetrachloride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to verify identity and quantify key impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mo content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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