Description

Trimethylneopentyllead(IV) is an organolead compound with the CAS number 17544-69-3. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and catalyst in advanced synthetic organic chemistry and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel organometallic reagents, polymerization catalysts, and specialty additives. Its unique structure offers specific reactivity profiles that are leveraged in high-value chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organometallic Synthesis: A key intermediate for preparing more complex organolead compounds and other metal-organic frameworks.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific Ziegler-Natta type polymerization reactions for olefins.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying lead-carbon bond chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Specialty Additive Precursor: Serves as a precursor for additives in fuels or lubricants, though largely superseded by non-lead alternatives.
• Cross-Coupling Reagents: Investigated for use in transmetalation steps in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylneopentyllead(IV)
CAS No.	17544-69-3
Molecular Formula	C8H18Pb
Molecular Weight	321.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Neopentyltrimethyllead; Trimethyl(2,2-dimethylpropyl)lead; Trimethyl(neopentyl)lead; Lead, trimethyl(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-; (2,2-Dimethylpropyl)trimethylplumbane; TML-Np; Trimethyl(2,2-dimethylpropyl)plumbane
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Quality Control

Our Trimethylneopentyllead(IV) is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. All materials are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for handling air- and moisture-sensitive organometallic compounds. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Due to its nature as a highly volatile and moisture-sensitive organometallic, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Lead Content	64.0 - 65.5 %
Density (at 20°C)	~1.4 g/mL
Volatile Matter	≤ 1.0%

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