Titanium tetrachloride

Titanium tetrachloride (CAS 7550-45-0), commonly referenced as TiCl4, is a high-purity inorganic compound used primarily as a catalyst precursor and chemical intermediate.

Where is Titanium tetrachloride used?

• Polyolefin manufacturing: core component in Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems for polypropylene and polyethylene, influencing stereoregularity and molecular weight distribution
• Pharmaceutical synthesis: Lewis acid catalyst enabling stereoselective reactions and chiral intermediate production
• Textile and paper processing: surface treatment agent improving mordanting, fiber adhesion and coating receptivity
• Personal care and cosmetics: precursor to synthetic titanium dioxide pigments for sunscreens, foundations and opacifying formulations
• Its reactivity with moisture and oxygen makes it a building block for producing titanium-based compounds at scale.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm purity thresholds and metal impurity limits based on end-use sensitivity, particularly for pharmaceutical or catalyst applications. Proper handling protocols must be maintained for stability.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and high-purity catalyst grades
• Specifications tailored to polymerization catalyst production or chemical synthesis