Description

Zinc 2-Methoxyethoxide is a metal-organic compound widely utilized as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a source of both zinc and the 2-methoxyethoxide ligand, facilitating controlled deposition and reaction pathways. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of nanomaterials, catalysis, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Precursor for Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanomaterials: Used in sol-gel processes to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles, thin films, and quantum dots for optoelectronic devices.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Serves as a catalyst or a precursor for heterogeneous catalysts in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Acts as a volatile source material for depositing high-purity zinc-containing films on various substrates.
• Cross-Coupling Reagents: Employed in organic synthesis, particularly in Negishi-type cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Polymer Additive and Stabilizer: Functions as a modifying agent or stabilizer in the production of specialized polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc 2-Methoxyethoxide
CAS No.	129918-15-6
Molecular Formula	C6H14O4Zn
Molecular Weight	215.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc(II) 2-methoxyethoxide; Zinc bis(2-methoxyethoxide); Zinc 2-methoxyethanolate; Bis(2-methoxyethoxy)zinc; Zinc di(2-methoxyethoxide); 2-Methoxyethanol zinc salt; Zinc 2-methoxyethylate; Zinc 2-methoxyethanolate solution
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Quality Control

Our Zinc 2-Methoxyethoxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zinc content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

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