Description

Tris(Cyclopentadienyl)Praseodymium CAS NO 11077-59-1 is an organometallic compound of the rare earth element praseodymium, characterized by its three cyclopentadienyl ligands. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced materials science and organic synthesis, valued for its unique reactivity and ability to facilitate challenging chemical transformations. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty polymers, fine chemical synthesis, and the development of novel magnetic or luminescent materials.

Application

• Catalyst in Polymerization: Acts as a highly active catalyst for the stereospecific polymerization of dienes and other monomers to produce specialty elastomers and plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a stoichiometric reagent or catalyst in organic transformations, such as carbon-carbon bond forming reactions and reductions.
• Materials Science Research: Serves as a key starting material for depositing praseodymium-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Precursor for Advanced Materials: Used in the synthesis of novel organolanthanide complexes with potential applications in magnetism, superconductivity, and optoelectronics.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Facilitates the production of high-value, complex organic molecules in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Cyclopentadienyl)Praseodymium
CAS No.	11077-59-1
Molecular Formula	C15H15Pr
Molecular Weight	318.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Praseodymium Tris(cyclopentadienide); Praseodymium Tricyclopentadienyl; Tris(η5-cyclopentadienyl)praseodymium(III); Cp3Pr; Pr(Cp)3; Praseodymocene; Cyclopentadienylpraseodymium
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tris(Cyclopentadienyl)Praseodymium is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis (CHN), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive), this material must be handled and stored under an inert gas (argon or nitrogen) atmosphere in a glovebox or sealed vessel. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95.0%
Praseodymium Content (ICP)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in THF, toluene, ethers

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