Description

Dimethylbis(T-Butylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium is a highly specialized organometallic compound, specifically a metallocene, used as a catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization processes. Its value lies in its ability to precisely control polymer microstructure, enabling the production of materials with tailored properties such as strength, clarity, and thermal stability. This compound is essential for R&D and manufacturing in the polyolefin catalysis sector, particularly for developing novel polymers and high-performance elastomers.

Application

• Catalyst Component for Polyolefin Production: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of single-site catalysts (e.g., Ziegler-Natta, metallocene catalysts) for the polymerization of ethylene and propylene.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in R&D laboratories to develop new polymer architectures, including syndiotactic polypropylene and ethylene/α-olefin copolymers.
• Specialty Elastomer Synthesis: Enables the production of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber and other polyolefin elastomers (POE) with specific performance characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate or catalyst in specialized organic transformations and organometallic synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dimethylbis(T-Butylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium
CAS No.	68193-40-8
Molecular Formula	C22H34Zr
Molecular Weight	389.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(tert-butylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dimethyl; Zirconium, dimethylbis(1,2,3,4,5-penta-1,1-dimethylethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; Dimethylzirconocene derivative; (t-BuCp)2Zr(CH3)2; tert-Butylcyclopentadienyl zirconium complex; Metallocene catalyst precursor; Organozirconium compound
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethylbis(T-Butylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high catalytic activity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including NMR and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay is provided with each 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) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. This compound is strictly light-sensitive (protect from all light exposure) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from moisture, strong acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95%
Zirconium (Zr) Content	Contact for details

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