Description

Magnesium tert-Butoxide is a versatile organometallic compound widely used as a strong, non-nucleophilic base and a precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate critical deprotonation and transmetalation reactions under mild conditions, offering superior selectivity and yield compared to traditional alkali metal alkoxides. This reagent is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures and developing novel catalysts.

Application

• As a strong, bulky base in organic synthesis for the deprotonation of sensitive substrates.
• Key precursor in the preparation of Ziegler-Natta and other olefin polymerization catalysts.
• Starting material for the synthesis of other magnesium reagents and mixed metal alkoxides.
• Used in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes for producing magnesium oxide thin films.
• Catalyst or co-catalyst in specialized organic transformations, such as Tishchenko reactions.
• Reagent in the development of advanced ceramic and inorganic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium tert-Butoxide
CAS No.	32149-57-8
Molecular Formula	C8H18MgO2
Molecular Weight	170.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium di-tert-butoxide; tert-Butoxymagnesium; Magnesium bis(tert-butoxide); 2-Methyl-2-propanol magnesium salt; Mg(OtBu)2; Magnesium tert-butanolate; tert-Butyl alcohol magnesium salt
EINECS	250-953-8

Quality Control

Our Magnesium tert-Butoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area, away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

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

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