Description

Lanthanum (III) 2-Methoxyethoxide is a highly reactive metal-organic compound primarily used as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound matters for its role in producing high-purity lanthanum-containing oxides and thin films with precise stoichiometric control. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty ceramics industries who require a reliable source of high-purity lanthanum.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for the synthesis of lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃) and doped perovskite materials via sol-gel routes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Used as a volatile source for depositing high-k dielectric lanthanum oxide thin films in semiconductor fabrication.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing heterogeneous catalysts, including those for automotive exhaust treatment and petroleum refining.
• Specialty Ceramics & Glazes: Employed in the production of advanced ceramics with tailored electrical or optical properties.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new lanthanum-based materials, such as superconductors and phosphors.
• Polymer Additive: Can be used as a cross-linking or modifying agent in specialized polymer systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Lanthanum (III) 2-Methoxyethoxide
CAS No.	115685-56-8
Molecular Formula	C9H21LaO6 (commonly as a trimer or oligomer)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lanthanum 2-Methoxyethoxide; Lanthanum(III) 2-Methoxyethoxide; Tris(2-methoxyethoxide)lanthanum; Lanthanum tris(methoxyethoxide); 2-Methoxyethanol lanthanum salt; Lanthanum 2-methoxyethanolate; La(OC2H4OCH3)3; Lanthanum methoxyethoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lanthanum (III) 2-Methoxyethoxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques, including titration, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and solvent residues is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area and away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Solvent (Typical)	2-Methoxyethanol or Toluene
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	≤ 100 ppm total

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