Description

Bis(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Nickel is a highly specialized organometallic compound, primarily valued as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a volatile, high-purity source of nickel for applications requiring precise metal deposition or controlled chemical vapor infiltration. This product is essential for R&D and manufacturing within the semiconductor, catalysis, and specialty chemical industries, where it enables the development of novel materials and coatings.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a critical nickel precursor for depositing thin films of nickel and nickel-containing compounds on substrates for microelectronics and protective coatings.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, particularly for exploring novel reaction pathways.
• Materials Science: A key reagent in the synthesis of nickel-based nanoparticles, nanocomposites, and other advanced inorganic materials.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in the fabrication of conductive layers, barriers, and contacts in integrated circuits and electronic devices.
• Surface Modification: Facilitates the creation of nickel-coated surfaces with specific functional properties for industrial components.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental compound for investigating organometallic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and new material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Nickel
CAS No.	79019-60-6
Molecular Formula	C18H28Ni
Molecular Weight	303.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel; Nickelocene, decamethyl-; Decamethylnickelocene; (η5-Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)2nickel; Ni(C5(CH3)5)2; Bis(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel(II); Organonickel compound
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Nickel is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, elemental analysis, and chromatography. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥ 95%
Nickel Content	~19.4% (Theoretical)
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.