Description

Dioctylmagnesium is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, primarily utilized as a versatile alkylating agent and polymerization catalyst. Its value lies in its ability to act as a strong base and nucleophile, facilitating critical carbon-carbon bond formation and polymer initiation reactions in controlled environments. This product is essential for manufacturers in the specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for synthesizing fine chemicals and producing high-performance polyolefins.

Application

• As a key cocatalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta and other coordination polymerization systems for producing polyethylene and polypropylene.
• As a Grignard-type reagent in organic synthesis for the introduction of the octyl group into target molecules.
• In the preparation of magnesium-based catalysts and other organometallic complexes used in fine chemical production.
• As a strong base for deprotonation reactions in sensitive synthetic pathways within pharmaceutical R&D.
• For the alkylation of various electrophiles in the manufacture of specialty surfactants and lubricant additives.
• In research and development of novel organometallic compounds and materials science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dioctylmagnesium
CAS No.	24219-37-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄Mg
Molecular Weight	250.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium, dioctyl-; Di-n-octylmagnesium; Octylmagnesium; Dioctyl magnesium; Bis(octyl)magnesium; C8-Mg; Organomagnesium compound C16
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dioctylmagnesium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial processes. Each lot is analyzed to confirm critical parameters such as active magnesium content and solution concentration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This material is easily oxidized and must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C to maintain stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow solution
Concentration (in solvent)	Typically 0.5M - 1.0M in heptane/ether
Assay (Active Mg)	≥ 95% (by titration)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Impurities (by GC)	Contact for details

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