Description

Dichlorobis(1-Phenylbutane-1,3-Dionato)Molybdenum(Iv) is a high-purity organomolybdenum compound, specifically a molybdenum(IV) β-diketonate complex, valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis. This compound is essential for industries requiring precise control over molybdenum incorporation at the molecular level, offering a stable and reactive source of molybdenum in a soluble form. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the fields of catalyst development, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and materials science for creating specialized coatings and functional materials.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in olefin metathesis, epoxidation, and other fine chemical transformations.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Used as a volatile precursor for depositing thin films of molybdenum, molybdenum oxides, or molybdenum carbides onto substrates for electronic and optical applications.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a building block for developing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional inorganic-organic hybrid materials.
• Polymer Additive: Investigated for use as a flame retardant or smoke suppressant additive in specialized polymer formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for studying organometallic chemistry and reaction mechanisms involving molybdenum centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dichlorobis(1-Phenylbutane-1,3-Dionato)Molybdenum(Iv)
CAS No.	34227-93-5
Molecular Formula	C20H18Cl2MoO4
Molecular Weight	509.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Dichlorobis(1-phenyl-1,3-butanedionato)molybdenum(IV); Molybdenum(IV) dichloride bis(benzoylacetonate); MoO2(bzac)2 (common abbreviation); Bis(benzoylacetonato)dichloromolybdenum(IV); Dichlorobis(benzoylacetonato)molybdenum(IV); Molybdenum dichloride bis(1-phenyl-1,3-butanedionate); [MoCl2(C6H5COCHCOCH3)2]
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Quality Control

Our Dichlorobis(1-Phenylbutane-1,3-Dionato)Molybdenum(Iv) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including spectroscopic identification and quantitative assay, to confirm its identity and composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and in a desiccated environment to maintain long-term stability and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Mo content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chloride Content	Conforms to theoretical
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DCM, THF, toluene)

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