Description

Zirconium 2-Ethylhexoxide is a metal-organic compound belonging to the class of zirconium alkoxides. This compound serves as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis, valued for its role in forming high-purity zirconium oxide (zirconia) coatings and nanoparticles. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the ceramics, electronics, and specialty catalyst industries seeking to leverage sol-gel and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for the production of high-purity zirconia (ZrO₂) thin films, coatings, and monoliths with controlled porosity and crystallinity.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used in the synthesis of zirconia-based structural ceramics, thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) components.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the fabrication of dielectric layers, memory devices, and optical coatings via chemical solution deposition (CSD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic character.
• Nanoparticle Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the controlled synthesis of zirconia nanoparticles with defined size and morphology.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize surfaces with zirconium oxide layers to enhance corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, or adhesion properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium 2-Ethylhexoxide
CAS No.	118775-98-7
Molecular Formula	C32H68O4Zr
Molecular Weight	624.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) 2-ethylhexoxide; Zirconium tetra(2-ethylhexoxide); Bis(2-ethylhexyloxy)zirconium; Zirconium 2-ethylhexanoate (common misnomer); Zirconium isooctoxide; Zr(OCH(C2H5)C4H9)4; Zirconium alkoxide; Zirconium(4+) tetra(2-ethylhexan-1-olate)
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Quality Control

Our Zirconium 2-Ethylhexoxide is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling, to ensure consistency and compliance with customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and solvent residues are available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zr content)	≥ 14.0 %
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 95.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	~0.95 g/mL
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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