Description

Neodymium Tributanolate CAS NO 19236-00-1 is a rare earth metal alkoxide complex, specifically a neodymium derivative of tributanol. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and specialty polymer production, valued for its unique Lewis acidity and ability to facilitate highly selective reactions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries for developing high-performance materials, including specialty polymers, fine chemicals, and optical coatings.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: A key catalyst in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters (e.g., lactides, lactones) for producing biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) and other polyesters with controlled molecular weights.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in organic synthesis for reactions such as aldol condensations, Michael additions, and transesterifications, enabling high-yield, selective pathways.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material in sol-gel processes for manufacturing neodymium-doped ceramic powders, optical glasses, and thin-film coatings with specific refractive or luminescent properties.
• Coating and Adhesive Formulations: Used as a cross-linking agent or modifier in specialty coating and adhesive systems to enhance thermal stability, adhesion, and chemical resistance.
• Electronic Grade Materials: Employed in the deposition of high-k dielectric films and other electronic materials via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Facilitates the synthesis of complex chiral molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where precise stereochemical control is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium Tributanolate
CAS No.	19236-00-1
Molecular Formula	C12H27NdO3
Molecular Weight	341.60 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Neodymium(III) tributoxide; Tributoxyneodymium; Neodymium tri-n-butoxide; Neodymium butoxide; Nd(OBu)3; Neodymium n-butoxide; Neodymium tributoxide; Butyl alcohol, neodymium(3+) salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Neodymium Tributanolate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay determination and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and solvent residues is provided with each shipment. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to meet the demands of research and industrial-scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed and flushed with inert gas after each use to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Nd content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Solvent Content (if applicable)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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