Description

Lithium Niobium Methoxide is a highly specialized organometallic compound, also known as Lithium Niobium Methoxide CAS NO 21864-11-9. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science, valued for its ability to deliver precise lithium and niobium components in a soluble, reactive form. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of thin-film deposition, ceramic synthesis, and the development of next-generation electronic and optical materials.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for synthesizing lithium niobate (LiNbO₃) and other complex oxide thin films and nanoparticles via chemical solution deposition.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Used as a volatile source for the controlled growth of lithium niobate films, crucial for integrated photonics, waveguides, and electro-optic modulators.
• Advanced Ceramics: Acts as a reactive intermediate in the production of high-purity, fine-grained lithium niobate ceramics for piezoelectric and nonlinear optical applications.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Investigated for use in the research and development of novel lithium-ion conducting materials for next-generation batteries.
• Specialty Coatings: Used to formulate coatings with specific ferroelectric, pyroelectric, or electro-optic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Niobium Methoxide
CAS No.	21864-11-9
Molecular Formula	LiNb(OCH₃)₆
Molecular Weight	~328.0 g/mol (Mono-isotopic)
Synonyms	Lithium Hexamethoxoniobate; Niobium Lithium Methoxide; Lithium Niobium(5+) Methoxide; Niobium Lithium Hexamethoxide; Methanol, niobium(5+) lithium salt (6:1:1); Lithium Niobate Methoxide Precursor; LiNb(OMe)₆
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Niobium Methoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance for advanced material synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and production quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiNb(OCH₃)₆)	≥ 95.0%
Lithium (Li) Content	Contact for details
Niobium (Nb) Content	Contact for details
Methanol Solubility	Clear solution

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