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Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)nickel(II) (CAS 1293-95-4)

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Alternate Names:
1,1′-Dimethylnickelocene
CAS Number:
1293-95-4
Molecular Weight:
216.93
Molecular Formula:
Ni(C5H4CH3)2
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Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)nickel(II), also known as Ni(Cp)2, is an organometallic compound composed of two methylcyclopentadienyl ligands attached to a central nickel atom. It acts as a Lewis acid, which can coordinate with electron-rich molecules such as alkenes and alkynes. This coordination can lead to the activation of the substrate and subsequent reaction. Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)nickel(II) has been studied for its potential applications in various fields of science, including catalysis, materials science, and organic synthesis. It has been used as a catalyst for various reactions, including the polymerization of ethylene and the hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons. It has also been used in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks and as a precursor for the synthesis of nickel nanoparticles.


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Bis(methylcyclopentadienyl)nickel(II), 1 g

sc-234067
1 g
$137.00