Description

Tris(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Terbium is an organometallic compound of the rare earth metal terbium, featuring a cyclopentadienyl ligand system. This compound is significant for its role as a highly specialized precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis research. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fields of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), specialty catalysts, and high-purity thin film deposition for electronics.

Application

• Precursor for Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) of terbium-containing thin films.
• Research and development of organic electronic materials, particularly for OLED emitters and phosphors.
• Specialized catalyst in selective organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Starting material for the synthesis of other organolanthanide complexes.
• Dopant in the development of advanced luminescent and magnetic materials.
• Component in the fabrication of specialized sensors and optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Terbium
CAS No.	148607-25-4
Molecular Formula	C27H39Tb
Molecular Weight	~528.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)terbium(III); Terbium tris(tetramethylcyclopentadienyl); Tb(Cp*)3; Tb(Me4Cp)3; Terbium(III) tris(1,2,3,4-tetramethylcyclopentadienyl); (Pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)terbium complex (common misnomer); Organoterbium compound
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Terbium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity and purity, with comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) available upon request. We adhere to relevant material handling and documentation standards to support our global customers' R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid, color as per lot
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Tb content)	> 99.9% (Metals basis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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