Description

Beryllium(+2) Cation, 2-Methanidylpropane is a specialized organometallic compound featuring a beryllium cation coordinated to a tert-butyl anion analog. This compound matters for its role as a highly reactive intermediate and a potent base in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling transformations that are difficult with more common reagents. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the synthesis of novel organometallic complexes and in catalysis.

Application

• As a strong base in organic synthesis for deprotonation reactions.
• As a precursor for the preparation of other beryllium-containing organometallic compounds.
• In catalyst research and development for polymerization or other catalytic processes.
• For materials science research, particularly in the development of novel inorganic-organic hybrid materials.
• In academic and industrial R&D for studying fundamental organometallic reaction mechanisms.
• As a specialized reagent in the synthesis of high-performance electronic or optical materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Beryllium(+2) Cation, 2-Methanidylpropane
CAS No.	20841-12-7
Molecular Formula	BeC4H9
Molecular Weight	57.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Beryllium tert-Butyl; tert-Butylberyllium; Beryllium(2+) tert-butyl anion; 2-Methanidylpropane beryllium(2+); Beryllium, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-; (CH3)3CBe+
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Every batch is characterized to confirm identity and purity, with a focus on maintaining consistency for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific analytical results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This compound is easily oxidized and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen). Due to its reactivity with strong acids and moisture, it should be handled and stored in a dry, controlled environment. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Contact for details
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified inert solvent (e.g., Toluene, Hexane)

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