Description

Neodymium(3+) Benzoate is a specialized organometallic compound where the rare earth element neodymium is coordinated with benzoate ligands. This material is valued for its unique catalytic and optical properties derived from the neodymium ion. It serves as a critical precursor and additive in advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing for industries including polymer production, electronics, and research & development.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the synthesis of specialized polymers, influencing stereochemistry and polymerization rates.
• Optical Material Precursor: Used in the research and development of neodymium-doped glasses, crystals, and phosphors for laser and optical filter applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic transformations and cross-coupling reactions.
• Stabilizer for Plastics: Functions as a heat and light stabilizer in high-performance polymer formulations to enhance durability.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in the deposition of thin films for electronic and semiconductor components.
• Research & Development: A key material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic systems and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium(3+) Benzoate
CAS No.	20765-15-5
Molecular Formula	C21H15NdO6 (commonly represented as Nd(C6H5COO)3)
Molecular Weight	Approx. 537.59 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium Benzoate; Neodymium Tribenzoate; Benzoic Acid, Neodymium(3+) Salt; Neodymium(III) Benzoate; Nd(Bz)3; Tris(benzoato)neodymium; Neodymium Benzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium(3+) Benzoate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), and infrared spectroscopy (IR). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F) under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep the container sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nd2O3 basis)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (Nd content)	≥ 26.8%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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