Description

Molybdenum n-Butoxide is a versatile organomolybdenum compound primarily used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a soluble source of molybdenum, facilitating uniform deposition in thin films and coatings. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity metal-organic reagents.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing molybdenum oxide (MoOx) thin films for electronic devices, solar cells, and smart windows.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of molybdenum-containing glasses, ceramics, and nanocomposite materials.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for preparing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for oxidation, epoxidation, and metathesis reactions.
• Polymer & Coating Additives: Imparts flame-retardant, smoke-suppressant, or catalytic properties to polymers and specialized surface coatings.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new molybdenum-based materials and organic transformations.
• Nanomaterial Fabrication: Employed in the bottom-up synthesis of molybdenum oxide nanoparticles and nanowires.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum n-Butoxide
CAS No.	24932-39-6
Molecular Formula	C20H45MoO5 (commonly for the pentamer)
Molecular Weight	~557.5 g/mol (for pentamer)
Synonyms	Molybdenum(V) butoxide; Molybdenum pentabutoxide; Butyl molybdate; Molybdenum butylate; Molybdenum oxobutoxide; Tetrabutoxymolybdenum oxide; Mo(OnBu)5; Molybdenum(V) n-butoxide
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Quality Control

Our Molybdenum n-Butoxide is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding applications like thin film deposition. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Mo content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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