Description

Niobium Isopropoxide is a metal-organic compound belonging to the class of metal alkoxides, widely used as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This high-purity compound is critical for depositing uniform niobium oxide films with precise stoichiometric control. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, optics, and catalysis sectors seeking reliable, high-performance starting materials for thin-film and nanomaterial applications.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-k dielectric niobium oxide (Nb₂O₅) films in semiconductor devices and microelectronics.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used to synthesize niobium-based gels, glasses, and ceramic powders for optical coatings, sensors, and protective layers.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Fabrication: A starting material for the production of niobium oxide nanoparticles, nanotubes, and other nanostructures.
• Thin-Film Optics: Employed in creating anti-reflective coatings, interference filters, and electrochromic devices.
• Specialty Ceramics & Composites: A component in the production of advanced ceramics with tailored electrical or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Isopropoxide
CAS No.	18368-80-4
Molecular Formula	Nb(OCH(CH₃)₂)₅
Molecular Weight	398.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(V) isopropoxide; Niobium pentaisopropoxide; Isopropyl alcohol niobium(V) salt; Niobium isopropylate; Niobium(V) isopropylate; Niobium(V) triisopropoxide isopropanol adduct; Tris(isopropoxy)niobium(V) isopropanolate
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Quality Control

Our Niobium Isopropoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and solvent residues is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Nb₂O₅ basis)	≥ 99.9%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 99.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.02 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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