Description

Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Zirconium Trichloride is a highly reactive organometallic compound that serves as a crucial precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a well-defined, single-site catalyst component for the precise polymerization of olefins and the synthesis of specialty polymers. This chemical is essential for R&D and production in the fields of polyolefin catalysis, materials science, and fine chemical synthesis. Its consistent quality and reactivity make it a key reagent for developing next-generation catalytic systems and high-performance materials.

Application

• As a key cocatalyst or catalyst precursor in metallocene and single-site olefin polymerization systems.
• In the research and development of novel Ziegler-Natta type catalysts for the production of polyethylene and polypropylene with tailored properties.
• As a versatile organometallic reagent in organic synthesis for the formation of zirconium-carbon bonds.
• In materials science for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) of zirconium-containing thin films.
• For the synthesis of other pentamethylcyclopentadienyl zirconium complexes used in catalytic and stoichiometric transformations.
• In academic and industrial laboratories for fundamental studies of organometallic chemistry and catalysis mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Zirconium Trichloride
CAS No.	75181-07-6
Molecular Formula	C10H15Cl3Zr
Molecular Weight	332.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentamethylcyclopentadienylzirconium Trichloride; (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) Trichloride; Cp*ZrCl3; (C5Me5)ZrCl3; Zirconium, trichloro(pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl)-, (OC-6-11)-; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-ylzirconium Trichloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl Zirconium Trichloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to meet the exacting standards required for catalyst and reagent applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	≥ 95%
Zirconium (Zr) Content	Contact for details
Chloride (Cl) Content	Contact for details

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