Description

2-Ethylhexyloxy Titanium Trichloride is a versatile organotitanium compound that serves as a crucial precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its unique reactivity, offering a balance between the Lewis acidity of titanium and the solubility imparted by the 2-ethylhexyloxy ligand. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and electronics industries seeking to develop novel materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Ziegler-Natta Catalyst Component: A key co-catalyst or modifier in the production of polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene, influencing polymer stereochemistry and molecular weight.
• Precursor for Thin Films & Coatings: Used in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) processes to create titanium oxide or titanium nitride films for optical, electronic, and protective coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst in specialized organic transformations, including esterification, transesterification, and the synthesis of fine chemicals.
• Coupling Agent for Surface Modification: Functionalizes inorganic surfaces (e.g., silica, glass) to improve compatibility with organic polymers in composite materials.
• Ring-Opening Polymerization (ROP) Catalyst: Facilitates the controlled polymerization of cyclic esters (e.g., lactides, lactones) to produce biodegradable polylactide polymers.
• Material Science Research: A fundamental reagent for developing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), hybrid materials, and advanced ceramic precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylhexyloxy Titanium Trichloride
CAS No.	27438-41-1
Molecular Formula	C8H17Cl3OTi
Molecular Weight	283.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Titanium Trichloride 2-Ethylhexyloxide; (2-Ethylhexyloxy)titanium Trichloride; 2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol, Titanium(4+) Salt, Trichloride; Trichloro(2-ethylhexyloxy)titanium; Titanium, trichloro(2-ethylhexyloxy)-; Monoisooctyloxy Titanium Trichloride; Isooctyloxy Titanium Trichloride; TiCl3(OCH2CH(C2H5)C4H9)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylhexyloxy Titanium Trichloride is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including titration, gas chromatography (GC), and spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Titanium (Ti) Content	Contact for details
Chloride Content	Contact for details
Density (at 20°C)	~1.25 g/mL

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