Description

Bis(1-Ethyl-3-Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is a highly specialized organometallic compound, specifically a zirconocene dichloride derivative, that serves as a critical catalyst precursor in advanced polymerization processes. Its value lies in enabling precise control over polymer microstructure, which is essential for developing high-performance materials with tailored properties. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the polymer and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the production of polyolefins and other advanced polymeric materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Olefin Polymerization: A key component in Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems for the production of polyethylene and polypropylene.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the development of specialty polymers with controlled tacticity, molecular weight, and co-monomer incorporation.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in various organic transformations and asymmetric synthesis.
• Thin Film Deposition (CVD/ALD): Serves as a potential zirconium source in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for creating zirconium-containing thin films.
• Polymer Modification & Functionalization: Employed to create functionalized polyolefins or to initiate graft copolymerization.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and novel polymerization mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(1-Ethyl-3-Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride
CAS No.	73364-11-1
Molecular Formula	C16H24Cl2Zr
Molecular Weight	384.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(ethylmethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride; (1-Ethyl-3-methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride dimer; Zirconium, dichlorobis[(1-ethyl-3-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-, (E)-; Ethylmethylcyclopentadienyl zirconium dichloride; CpZrCl2 derivative; Zirconocene dichloride derivative; Organozirconium catalyst
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Quality Control

Our Bis(1-Ethyl-3-Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium Dichloride is manufactured under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for catalytic performance. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical metallic impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and handled in a controlled, moisture-free environment to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zirconium content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, dichloromethane)

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