Description

Tris[N,n-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]Neodymium (III) is a highly reactive, organometallic complex of neodymium, a rare earth metal, widely used as a specialized precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a potent catalyst and a source of high-purity neodymium in controlled chemical environments. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic synthesis, polymer science, and the development of novel electronic materials.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a highly efficient Lewis acid catalyst for polymerization reactions, including the synthesis of stereoregular polymers and ring-opening polymerizations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of neodymium-containing materials, such as neodymium oxide (Nd₂O₃), for optical and electronic applications.
• Material Science Research: A key starting material for synthesizing novel organolanthanide complexes and studying their unique magnetic and catalytic properties.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the controlled polymerization of dienes and other monomers to produce polymers with specific microstructures.
• Specialty Reagent: Acts as a strong base and metalating agent in deprotonation reactions for the preparation of sensitive organic intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris[N,n-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]Neodymium (III)
CAS No.	148274-47-9
Molecular Formula	C27H81N3NdSi6
Molecular Weight	764.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium tris(hexamethyldisilazide); Tris(hexamethyldisilazido)neodymium(III); Nd(hmds)3; Nd(HMDS)3; Neodymium(III) tris(bis(trimethylsilyl)amide); Neodymium tris(N,N-bis(trimethylsilyl)amide); Nd[N(SiMe3)2]3; 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethyldisilazane neodymium(III) salt
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Quality Control

Our Tris[N,n-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]Neodymium (III) is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is both moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and air-sensitive (easily oxidized); containers must be kept sealed and handled in a controlled, moisture-free environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nd content)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexane, THF)

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