Description

Tetrakis(Diethyldithiocarbamato)-Tellurium(IV) is an organotellurium compound characterized by its tellurium center coordinated by four diethyldithiocarbamate ligands. This compound is a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations due to its unique electronic properties and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of semiconductor nanoparticle synthesis, vulcanization accelerators, and as a reagent in organic synthesis for introducing tellurium functionalities.

Application

• Semiconductor Nanomaterial Synthesis: Acts as a single-source precursor for the preparation of telluride-based quantum dots and thin films.
• Rubber & Polymer Industry: Functions as a potential vulcanization accelerator or modifier in specialty elastomer formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in catalytic and stoichiometric reactions for C-Te bond formation and other organotellurium chemistry.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new tellurium-containing compounds and materials.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated for use in the development of novel light-absorbing layers in solar cell technologies.
• Lubricant Additive: Explored as an extreme pressure and anti-wear additive in high-performance lubricants.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tetrakis(Diethyldithiocarbamato)-Tellurium(IV)
CAS No.	20941-65-5
Molecular Formula	C20H40N4S8Te
Molecular Weight	720.71 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide Tellurium Complex; Tellurium Diethyldithiocarbamate; Tellurium(IV) Diethyldithiocarbamate; Tetrakis(N,N-diethyldithiocarbamato)tellurium; Tetrakis(diethyldithiocarbamato)tellurium; Te(DDTC)4; Tellurium Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide; Bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)tellurium dichloride derivative
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Quality Control

Our Tetrakis(Diethyldithiocarbamato)-Tellurium(IV) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including FT-IR, NMR, and elemental analysis (C,H,N,S,Te). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties is provided with each shipment to meet rigorous research and industrial standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Tellurium Content	17.5 - 18.5 %
Melting Point	168 - 172 °C (dec.)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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