Description

Diisobutyl[(E)-1-Hexenyl] Aluminum is a highly reactive organoaluminum compound, specifically an alkenyl aluminum derivative. This compound serves as a valuable reagent and catalyst precursor in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for its ability to facilitate selective carbon-carbon bond formation and initiate stereospecific polymerizations.

Application

• As a co-catalyst or activator component in Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems for olefin polymerization.
• As a key reagent in hydroalumination reactions for the selective synthesis of organoaluminum intermediates.
• In the stereoselective synthesis of complex organic molecules, including natural products and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• For the initiation of anionic polymerization processes to produce polymers with controlled molecular weight and architecture.
• As a reducing agent in specialized organic transformations requiring mild and selective conditions.
• In the manufacture of high-performance elastomers and specialty polyolefins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisobutyl[(E)-1-Hexenyl] Aluminum
CAS No.	20259-40-9
Molecular Formula	C14H29Al
Molecular Weight	224.36 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-1-Hexenyldiisobutylaluminum; (E)-1-Hexenylbis(2-methylpropyl)aluminum; Diisobutyl-trans-1-hexenylaluminum; Aluminium, diisobutyl[(1E)-1-hexenyl]-; Al, diisobutyl[(E)-1-hexenyl]-; Organoaluminum reagent (E)-C6H13Al(i-Bu)2; (E)-Hex-1-en-1-yldiisobutylalane
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Quality Control

Our production of Diisobutyl[(E)-1-Hexenyl] Aluminum adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR spectroscopy and titration methods, to confirm identity, purity, and active aluminum content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this compound must be stored and handled exclusively under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability. Keep away from moisture, heat, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizing agents, and halogenated compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Al)	≥ 95.0 %
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 90.0 %
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0 %
Concentration (in solvent, typical)	1.0 M in hexanes or toluene

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