Description

Dipentylzinc is a highly reactive organozinc compound primarily used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to act as a potent nucleophile and transmetalation agent for the efficient formation of carbon-carbon bonds. This makes it a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A key intermediate in Negishi cross-coupling reactions for the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymerization Catalyst/Co-catalyst: Used in Ziegler-Natta type catalysis for the production of specialized polyolefins and elastomers with controlled microstructures.
• Precursor for Nanomaterials: Serves as a zinc source in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for creating zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films and nanoparticles.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Organometallic Chemistry Research: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new catalytic cycles and organometallic transformations.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize surfaces by introducing alkyl zinc groups for subsequent chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dipentylzinc
CAS No.	14402-93-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₂Zn
Molecular Weight	207.67 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc dipentyl; Di-n-pentylzinc; Pentylzinc; Zinc bis(pentyl); Di-n-amylzinc; Zn(C5H11)2; Zinc diamyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dipentylzinc is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity, concentration, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial-scale synthesis, ensuring reliable performance in your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored and handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen). Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR/IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zinc content by Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Concentration (in solvent, e.g., hexane)	Typically 1.0 M, customizable
Impurities (by GC/MS)	Contact for details

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