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Dichloro-[rac-ethylenbis-(indenyl)]-zirconium(IV)

SKU: D1086

Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents

Synonyms: Racemic ethylene-1,2-bis(1-indenyl)zirconium dichloride, rac-Dichloro[1,2-ethylenebis(1-indenylidene)]zirconium, rac-Et(Ind)2ZrCl2; 100080-82-8
CAS-Number: C₂₀H₁₆Cl₂Zr
Molecular Formula: 418.47
Molecular Weight

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Specifications

Purity: ≥98% (NMR)
Appearance: Faint yellow to yellow powder
Identity: 1H-NMR
Content: Carbon: 53.9 - 60.8%

Properties

Solvents: Soluble in DMSO.

Shipping: AMBIENT
Short Term Storage: RT
Long Term Storage: +4°C
Handling Advice: Protect from light and moisture.
Use / Stability: Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.

Hazard statements: H302 - H314 - H351
Precautionary statements: P201 - P260 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
GHS Symbol: GHS05+GHS07+GHS08
Signal word: Danger
RIDADR: UN3261
Transportation: Packing Group II

Description: Dichloro[rac-ethylenebis(indenyl)]zirconium(IV) is a well-known catalyst, primarily used in the field of polymer chemistry. It serves as a pivotal catalyst component in the polymerization of olefins, playing an essential role in the development of metallocene type catalysts. Commonly activated with methylaluminoxane (MAO) or modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO), this catalyst system facilitates the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), isotactic polypropylene, and other advanced polyolefins with tailored molecular architectures. These catalysts are highly valued in the chemical industry for their efficiency and effectiveness in initiating and controlling polymerization processes, enabling the production of a wide range of polymers with precise properties tailored to various applications.
Smiles: Cl[Zr]Cl.c12c(C=CC=C2)c(CCc3c(C=CC=C4)c4cc3)cc1
InChi Key: TYGIJVHJINRQJV-UHFFFAOYNA-L
References: (1) L. Resconi, et al.; Macromolecules 28, 6667 (1995) , (2) S.Y. Lee & K.Y. Choi; Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 51, 9742 (2012) , (3) D.J. Yang, et al.; Elastom. Comp. 48, 2 (2013)
InChi: InChI=1/C20H16.2ClH.Zr/c1-3-7-19-15(5-1)9-11-17(19)13-14-18-12-10-16-6-2-4-8-20(16)18;;;/h1-12H,13-14H2;2*1H;/q-2;;;+4/p-2

Dichloro[rac-ethylenebis(indenyl)]zirconium(IV) is a well-known catalyst, primarily used in the field of polymer chemistry. It serves as a pivotal catalyst component in the polymerization of olefins, playing an essential role in the development of metallocene type catalysts. Commonly activated with methylaluminoxane (MAO) or modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO), this catalyst system facilitates the production of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), isotactic polypropylene, and other advanced polyolefins with tailored molecular architectures. These catalysts are highly valued in the chemical industry for their efficiency and effectiveness in initiating and controlling polymerization processes, enabling the production of a wide range of polymers with precise properties tailored to various applications.

SKU: D1086 Category: Building Blocks, Intermediates, Reagents

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Synonyms	Racemic ethylene-1,2-bis(1-indenyl)zirconium dichloride, rac-Dichloro[1,2-ethylenebis(1-indenylidene)]zirconium, rac-Et(Ind)2ZrCl2
Purity	≥98% (NMR)
Appearance	Faint yellow to yellow powder
CAS-Number	100080-82-8
Molecular Formula	C20H16Cl2Zr
Molecular Weight	418.47
Identity	1H-NMR
Solvents	Soluble in DMSO.
Smiles	Cl[Zr]Cl.c12c(C=CC=C2)c(CCc3c(C=CC=C4)c4cc3)cc1
InChi Key	TYGIJVHJINRQJV-UHFFFAOYNA-L
Shipping	AMBIENT
Short Term Storage	RT
Long Term Storage	+4°C
Handling Advice	Protect from light and moisture.
Use / Stability	Stable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at +4°C.
Hazard statements	H302 – H314 – H351
Precautionary statements	P201 – P260 – P280 – P301 + P330 + P331 – P303 + P361 + P353 – P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
GHS Symbol	GHS05+GHS07+GHS08
Signal word	Danger
RIDADR	UN3261
Transportation	Packing Group II
References	(1) L. Resconi, et al.; Macromolecules 28, 6667 (1995), (2) S.Y. Lee & K.Y. Choi; Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 51, 9742 (2012), (3) D.J. Yang, et al.; Elastom. Comp. 48, 2 (2013)
InChi	InChI=1/C20H16.2ClH.Zr/c1-3-7-19-15(5-1)9-11-17(19)13-14-18-12-10-16-6-2-4-8-20(16)18;;;/h1-12H,13-14H2;2*1H;/q-2;;;+4/p-2
Quantity	1 g, Bulk
cdx-Content	Carbon: 53.9 – 60.8%