Description

Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Vanadium is an organometallic compound of vanadium, characterized by its sandwich structure with two pentamethylcyclopentadienyl ligands. This compound matters as a highly versatile and active catalyst precursor, particularly valuable for its role in facilitating challenging polymerization and organic synthesis reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the polymer, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor for Olefin Polymerization: Used in the development and production of polyolefins, including polyethylene and polypropylene, with controlled microstructures.
• Organic Synthesis & C-H Activation: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in various organic transformations, such as cross-coupling reactions and the functionalization of inert C-H bonds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel organometallic frameworks, thin films, and other advanced materials via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty chemicals through selective catalytic processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a key reagent for investigating new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Vanadium
CAS No.	74507-60-1
Molecular Formula	C20H30V
Molecular Weight	329.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Vanadium, bis(eta5-1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)vanadium; Cp*2V; Decamethylvanadocene; Vanadocene, decamethyl-; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl vanadium; Vanadium bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Vanadium is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic and elemental analysis, to ensure compliance with our internal specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. 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	Dark green to black crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, hexane)

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