Description

Tri-n-Octylaluminium is an organoaluminium compound belonging to the family of trialkylaluminium reagents. It serves as a highly versatile and reactive alkylating agent and catalyst precursor, essential for facilitating complex organic transformations and polymerizations. This chemical is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise control over molecular structure.

Application

• As a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins.
• As a potent alkylating agent in organic synthesis for the introduction of the octyl group.
• In the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates requiring selective alkylation steps.
• As a precursor for the preparation of other organometallic compounds and complexes.
• In the deposition of aluminum-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes.
• For the activation of catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and hydrogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tri-n-Octylaluminium
CAS No.	1070-00-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₅₁Al
Molecular Weight	366.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Tri-n-octylaluminum; Trioctylaluminium; Trioctylaluminum; Aluminum, trioctyl-; Aluminium, trioctyl-; Trioctylalane; TOA; n-Octylaluminium
EINECS	213-975-6

Quality Control

Our Tri-n-Octylaluminium is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for catalytic and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is highly volatile and easily oxidized; it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, acids, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al content)	≥ 95.0 %
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 90.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	~0.78 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.