CAS 37342-98-6 Bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dihydride

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Bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dihydride

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Catalog Number

ACM37342986-3

CAS Number

37342-98-6

Product Name

Bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dihydride

Structure

Category

Vapor Deposition Precursors

Synonyms

Zirconcene dihydride

IUPAC Name

cyclopenta-1,3-diene;hydride;zirconium(4+);

Molecular Weight

223.43

Molecular Formula

C10H12Zr;

Canonical SMILES

[H][Zr][H].[CH]1[CH][CH][CH][CH]1.[CH]2[CH][CH][CH][CH]2

InChI

1S/2C5H5.Zr.2H/c2*1-2-4-5-3-1;;;/h2*1-5H;;;,VQFBYDXAIAGBFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI Key

VQFBYDXAIAGBFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium(IV) dihydride serves as a versatile catalyst across various chemical reactions. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes when used in conjunction with hydrogen. Additionally, it is employed in the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley and Oppenauer reactions to respectively reduce or oxidize compounds. The product also acts as a catalyst in crossed-aldol condensation and the Tishchenko reaction. Furthermore, it functions as a reducing agent for organohalogen compounds. Despite its effectiveness, the material is sensitive to air exposure, where it discolors, and it typically appears as a white powder. Central to its performance as a reagent is its core component, zirconium, which enhances its catalytic properties.

Storage

Flammables + water-Freezer (-20°C)e area

Assay

0.95

Complexity

163

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Exact Mass

221.999g/mol

Form

powder

Heavy Atom Count