Description

Di-n-Butyltellurium is an organotellurium compound primarily used as a key precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a highly effective tellurium source for the production of metal telluride semiconductors and nanomaterials. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, photovoltaics, and nanotechnology sectors who require high-purity organometallic reagents for vapor deposition processes.

Application

• Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD): A critical precursor for depositing high-quality cadmium telluride (CdTe) and mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) thin films for infrared detectors and photovoltaic cells.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Used in the colloidal synthesis of telluride-based quantum dots and nanowires (e.g., PbTe, Bi2Te3) for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Serves as a tellurium source in the fabrication of compound semiconductor devices.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed in thermal or plasma-enhanced CVD processes to create tellurium-containing coatings and layers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for developing new tellurium-containing compounds and materials with novel properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-n-Butyltellurium
CAS No.	38788-38-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18Te
Molecular Weight	241.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutyltellurium; Tellurium, dibutyl-; Di-n-butyl telluride; n-Butyltellurium; Dibutyl tellurium; Tellurium dibutyl; Te(Bu)2; DBTe
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Di-n-Butyltellurium is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for sensitive deposition processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Isolate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Tellurium Content	Contact for details
Density	~1.4 g/mL at 25°C

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