Description

Praseodymium Tris(Hexamethyldisilazide) is a highly reactive organolanthanide compound used as a specialized catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate challenging bond-forming reactions and deposit high-purity praseodymium-containing films. This material is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, specialty polymers, and thin-film deposition for semiconductors and optical coatings.

Application

• Catalyst for Polymerization: Used as a co-catalyst or initiator in the ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of lactones and lactides for biodegradable polymers.
• Precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A volatile source for depositing praseodymium oxide (Pr6O11) or praseodymium silicate thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in deprotonation and metallation reactions to form new carbon-metal bonds in complex molecule synthesis.
• Material Science Research: A key starting material for synthesizing novel praseodymium-based complexes with tailored magnetic or luminescent properties.
• Specialty Coating Formulations: Used in R&D for developing advanced optical or protective coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium Tris(Hexamethyldisilazide)
CAS No.	35789-00-5
Molecular Formula	C18H54N3PrSi6
Molecular Weight	647.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(hexamethyldisilazido)praseodymium(III); Praseodymium(III) tris(hexamethyldisilazide); Pr[N(SiMe3)2]3; Pr(HMDS)3; Praseodymium tris(bis(trimethylsilyl)amide); Praseodymium silylamide
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Quality Control

Every batch of Praseodymium Tris(Hexamethyldisilazide) is manufactured and handled under a strict inert atmosphere to ensure purity and reactivity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; exposure to air or moisture must be minimized to preserve product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Pr content)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexane, THF)

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