CAS 21959-01-3: Tetrachlorobis(tetrahydrofuran)zirconium

Tetrachlorobis(tetrahydrofuran)zirconium

It is an important organic intermediate and can be used in agrochemicals, paharmaceuticals and dyestuff field. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Zirconium(IV) chloride tetrahydrofuran complex (1:2) is a crystalline compound that consists of the metal zirconium and the chelate ligand. It is an organometallic compound with a molecular weight of 709.54 g/mol. Zirconium(IV) chloride tetrahydrofuran complex (1:2) has been shown to be an excellent catalyst for the synthesis of amides and carbonyls, as well as nucleophilic attack on carbon-hydrogen bonds. It can be used to produce reaction products such as chloroacetic acids, chlorobenzoic acids, and chlorobenzophenones.