Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium(IV) (CAS 12636-72-5)
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Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium(IV), known as Cp2ZrMe2, is a significant organometallic compound featuring two cyclopentadienyl rings, two methyl groups, and a central zirconium atom. Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium(IV) finds diverse applications in scientific research, particularly as a catalyst for a wide range of reactions, including hydrosilylation, hydrometalation, and hydrozirconation. Additionally, it plays a significant role in the synthesis of other organometallic compounds such as bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride (Cp2ZrCl2). The mechanism of action for Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium(IV) involves the formation of a zirconocene-cyclopentadienyl complex. This intricate complex arises when the zirconocene and cyclopentadienyl anions react in the presence of tetrahydrofuran (THF). Consequently, the complex undergoes a ring-opening reaction, leading to the formation of Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium(IV), Cp2ZrMe2.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Bis(cyclopentadienyl)dimethylzirconium(IV), 1 g | sc-227381 | 1 g | $133.00 |