Description

Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Magnesium is a highly specialized organomagnesium compound, a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. Its value lies in its unique sterically hindered cyclopentadienyl ligand structure, which provides exceptional control in polymerization and metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, specialty polymer, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop next-generation electronic materials and catalysts.

Application

• As a precursor for MOCVD (Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition) processes to deposit high-purity magnesium-containing thin films for semiconductor and optoelectronic devices.
• As a catalyst or co-catalyst component in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers to produce polymers with tailored microstructures.
• As a reactive intermediate in organometallic synthesis for the preparation of other complex metal complexes and reagents.
• In materials science research for developing novel magnesium-based alloys and composite materials.
• As a doping agent or additive in the synthesis of advanced ceramics and inorganic materials.
• For academic and industrial R&D in exploring new catalytic systems and reaction pathways in organic and inorganic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Magnesium
CAS No.	74507-64-5
Molecular Formula	C20H30Mg
Molecular Weight	318.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, bis(pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-; Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)magnesium; Cp*2Mg; Mg(Cp*)2; Decamethylmagnesocene; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl magnesium; Pentamethylcyclopentadienylmagnesium
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)Magnesium is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding applications in electronics and catalysis. Production adheres to rigorous internal quality standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and easily oxidized; containers must be kept sealed and handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

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

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