CAS 12109-71-6

Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride

Description:

Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride, with the CAS number 12109-71-6, is an organometallic compound that features a zirconium center coordinated to two methylcyclopentadienyl ligands and two chloride ions. This compound typically appears as a solid and is characterized by its high reactivity, particularly in polymerization processes, making it valuable in the production of various polymers and catalytic applications. The presence of the methylcyclopentadienyl groups enhances the stability and solubility of the zirconium complex compared to other zirconium compounds. It is often used as a precursor in the synthesis of zirconium-based catalysts, especially in olefin polymerization. The compound is sensitive to moisture and air, necessitating careful handling under inert atmospheres. Its unique structure allows for the manipulation of electronic and steric properties, which can be tailored for specific catalytic activities. Overall, bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride is an important compound in the field of organometallic chemistry and materials science.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂Zr

InChI: InChI=1/2C6H7.2ClH.Zr/c2*1-6-4-2-3-5-6;;;/h2*2,4H,3H2,1H3;2*1H;/q;;;;+2/p-2/rC12H14Zr.2ClH/c1-9-5-3-7-11(9)13-12-8-4-6-10(12)2;;/h3-6H,7-8H2,1-2H3;2*1H/q+2;;/p-2

InChI key: InChIKey=ZUYRMIQFRZTNFG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

SMILES: [Cl-][Zr+4]12345678([Cl-])([C-]9(C)[CH]1=[CH]2[CH]3=[CH]49)[C-]%10(C)[CH]5=[CH]6[CH]7=[CH]8%10

Synonyms:

• 1,1′-Dimethylzirconocene dichloride
• 1,3-Cyclopentadiene, 1-methyl-, zirconium complex
• 2-Methylcyclopenta-1,3-Diene
• Bis(Methylcyclopentadienyl)Zirconium(Iv) Dichloride
• Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirkoniumdichlorid
• Di(methylcyclopentadienyl) zirconium dichloride
• Dichlorobis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium
• Dichlorobis(η⁵-methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium
• Dichlorobis[(1,2,3,4,5-Eta)-1-Methyl-2,4-Cyclopentadien-1-Yl]-Zirconiu
• Dichlorobis[(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl]zirconium
• Dichlorozirconium
• Dichlorozirconium(2+)Ato(4-) 3-Methylcyclopenta-1,4-Dienido(4-) 4-Methylcyclopenta-1,4-Dienido(4-)
• Zirconium, dichlorobis(methyl-π-cyclopentadienyl)-
• Zirconium, dichlorobis[(1,2,3,4,5-eta)-1-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl]-
• Zirconium, dichlorobis[(1,2,3,4,5-η)-1-methyl-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl]-

Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride

CAS: 12109-71-6

Formula: C₁₂H₁₄Cl₂Zr

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 320.3696

Ref: IN-DA003OBA