Description

Tetramethylcyclobutadiene Nickel is a highly specialized organometallic complex where a nickel atom is coordinated to a tetramethylcyclobutadiene ligand. This compound serves as a valuable catalyst precursor and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic transformations and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel synthetic pathways and catalytic systems.

Application

• Precursor for catalyst systems in organic synthesis, including cycloaddition and polymerization reactions.
• Key intermediate in the research and development of novel organometallic compounds and coordination complexes.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and catalytic cycles.
• Potential application in the synthesis of specialty polymers and materials with unique electronic or structural properties.
• Employed in fine chemical production for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Reagent for ligand exchange and metal-organic framework (MOF) research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetramethylcyclobutadiene Nickel
CAS No.	76404-16-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12Ni
Molecular Weight	166.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel(0) Tetramethylcyclobutadiene Complex; Tetramethylcyclobutadienenickel(0); 1,2,3,4-Tetramethylnickelacyclopentadiene; Tetramethylcyclobutadiene Nickel(0); Nickel-tetramethylcyclobutadiene; TMCD-Ni
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Quality Control

Our Tetramethylcyclobutadiene Nickel is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research and process applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including spectroscopic and elemental analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to moisture and oxygen, containers should be kept sealed and only opened in a controlled, dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, THF)

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