Decamethyltitanocene dichloride
Decamethyltitanocene dichloride is an organotitanium compound with the formula Cp*TiCl (where Cp* is C(CH), derived from pentamethylcyclopentadiene). It is a red solid that is soluble in nonpolar organic solvents. The complex has been the subject of extensive research. It is a precursor to many other organotitanium complexes Synthesis and reactions. The complex is prepared from titanium tetrachloride with LiCp*. An intermediate in this synthesis is (pentamethylclopentadienyl)titanium trichloride. Reduction of Cp*TiCl in the presence of ethylene gives the adduct Cp*Ti(CH). The dicarbonyl complex Cp*Ti(CO) is prepared similarly.