Description

Zinc Diethoxide is an organozinc compound widely used as a versatile precursor and catalyst in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key reagent for introducing zinc and ethoxide functionalities in controlled chemical processes. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and materials science sectors seeking high-purity metal alkoxides for innovative applications.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A critical precursor for depositing zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films in semiconductor and optoelectronic device manufacturing.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of advanced ceramics, glasses, and nanocomposite materials.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the production of specific polymers and polyesters.
• Organic Synthesis & Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a reagent in organic transformations, including Reformatsky-type reactions.
• Surface Modification Agent: Employed to functionalize material surfaces with zinc-ethoxide groups for improved properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Diethoxide
CAS No.	3851-22-7
Molecular Formula	C4H10O2Zn
Molecular Weight	155.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethoxyzinc; Zinc Ethoxide; Zinc(II) Ethoxide; Ethyl Alcohol, Zinc Salt; Zinc Ethylate; Zinc Bis(ethoxide); Ethoxyzinc
EINECS	223-360-1

Quality Control

Our Zinc Diethoxide is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zn basis)	≥ 95.0 %
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution

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