Description

Tris(Cyclopentadienyl)Ytterbium CAS NO 1295-20-1 is an organoytterbium compound belonging to the class of lanthanide metallocenes. This compound is a critical precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis, valued for its unique electronic properties derived from the ytterbium(III) center. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and the development of specialty optical materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a highly active catalyst or catalyst component in organic transformations, including polymerization reactions and cross-coupling processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile source material for depositing ytterbium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material or reagent for synthesizing novel organolanthanide complexes with tailored properties.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed in the catalysis of stereospecific polymerizations to produce polymers with controlled microstructures.
• Materials Research: Fundamental research into the magnetic, optical, and electronic behavior of f-element organometallics.
• Dopant for Optical Materials: Potential use as a dopant precursor in the fabrication of specialty glasses and phosphors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Cyclopentadienyl)Ytterbium
CAS No.	1295-20-1
Molecular Formula	C15H15Yb
Molecular Weight	369.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(cyclopentadienyl)ytterbium(III); Ytterbium tris(cyclopentadienide); Ytterbium tricyclopentadienyl; Cp3Yb; Yb(Cp)3; Ytterbocene; Tris(η5-cyclopentadienyl)ytterbium
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Cyclopentadienyl)Ytterbium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency and high purity, suitable for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; containers must be kept sealed and handled in a controlled environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 95%
Solubility Test	Soluble in THF, Toluene

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