Description

Niobium Trichloride 1,2-Dimethoxyethane Complex is an organometallic coordination compound where niobium trichloride is stabilized by the chelating ether ligand 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME). This complex is a crucial precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis, offering enhanced solubility and reactivity in organic solvents compared to the pure inorganic halide. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and the development of novel niobium-based materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and supported niobium catalysts used in polymerization, hydrogenation, and hydrofunctionalization reactions.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Employed in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or sol-gel production of niobium oxide thin films, coatings, and nanoparticles for electronic and optical applications.
• Organic & Organometallic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst or reagent in specialized organic transformations and as a building block for novel niobium organometallic complexes.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of cyclic esters and other monomers to produce biodegradable polymers and specialty plastics.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D exploring new catalytic cycles and material properties of niobium.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Niobium Trichloride 1,2-Dimethoxyethane Complex
CAS No.	110615-13-9
Molecular Formula	C4H10Cl3NbO2 (commonly represented as NbCl3(DME))
Molecular Weight	Approx. 303.28 g/mol (Contact for exact calculation)
Synonyms	Niobium(III) Chloride 1,2-Dimethoxyethane Adduct; Niobium Trichloride Bis(2-methoxyethyl) Ether Complex; Niobium(III) Chloride Glyme Complex; NbCl3(DME); Niobium Chloride DME Adduct; Trichlorido(1,2-dimethoxyethane)niobium; 1,2-Dimethoxyethane Niobium Trichloride
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Quality Control

Our Niobium Trichloride 1,2-Dimethoxyethane Complex is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark colored solid or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (NbCl3(DME) basis)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

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