Description

Cerium (IV) Methoxyethoxide is a high-purity metal-organic compound primarily used as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in providing a controlled source of cerium for creating uniform, high-performance inorganic films and nanoparticles. This product is essential for R&D and manufacturing in sectors such as electronics, catalysis, and specialty glass, where precise material properties are critical.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing & Thin Film Deposition: A key precursor for depositing cerium oxide (ceria) films via spin-coating, dip-coating, or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques.
• Advanced Ceramics & Nanoparticles: Used in the synthesis of doped ceria nanoparticles and nanostructured ceramics for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and oxygen storage materials.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and automotive catalytic converters due to cerium's redox properties.
• Specialty Glass & Coatings: Imparts UV-absorption and polishing properties in optical glasses and protective coatings.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the fabrication of dielectric layers, memory devices, and other microelectronic components.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A volatile source for the vapor-phase growth of high-purity ceria films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cerium (IV) Methoxyethoxide
CAS No.	209456-06-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cerium(4+) methoxyethoxide; Tetrakis(2-methoxyethoxo)cerium; Cerium tetra(2-methoxyethoxide); Cerium(IV) 2-methoxyethoxide; Ce(MOE)4; Cerium methoxyethoxide; Cerium tetramethoxyethoxide; Cerium(4+) tetra(2-methoxyethoxide)
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Quality Control

Our Cerium (IV) Methoxyethoxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, 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 hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis and oxidation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ce content)	Min. 98.0%
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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