C5H5TiCl

Titanocene dichloride, with the chemical formula C5H5TiCl, is an organometallic compound. It features a titanium atom bonded to two cyclopentadienyl rings and two chlorine atoms. The titanium atom is in the +4 oxidation state. This compound is often synthesized by reacting titanocene dichloride with titanium tetrachloride. It is a solid at room temperature and is typically yellow or orange in color. Titanocene dichloride is an air-sensitive compound and is usually handled under an inert atmosphere. It is soluble in various organic solvents such as tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane. The structure of titanocene dichloride is well-defined, with the titanium atom situated between the two parallel cyclopentadienyl rings, a geometry known as a metallocene. This compound has found applications as a precursor in the synthesis of other organotitanium compounds and has been investigated for its catalytic properties, particularly in polymerization reactions. While not as widely used as some other metallocenes, it remains a foundational compound in organotitanium chemistry.