Compound Q&A
How is Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel (CAS: 74507-63-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel (CAS: 74507-63-4) is typically synthesized via the reaction of nickel(II) chloride with pentamethylcyclopentadiene in an inert atmosphere. Commonly, this involves a careful reduction of nickel(II) species to nickel(0) in the presence of the ligand, followed by amination to form the bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl) complex.
About
CAS No
74507-63-4
English Name
Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)nickel
Molecular Formula
C20H30Ni
Molecular Weight
329.15 g/mol
SMILES
C[C-]1C(=C(C(=C1C)C)C)C.C[C-]1C(=C(C(=C1C)C)C)C.[Ni+2]
InChIKey
UYYQGUNMWLFPIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-01 15:34
