Description

Tris(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Praseodymium is a highly specialized organometallic compound belonging to the class of lanthanide metallocenes. This compound is valued for its role as a precise precursor in advanced materials synthesis and catalysis, offering unique reactivity due to the praseodymium center coordinated by bulky tetramethylcyclopentadienyl ligands. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer science, and fine chemical synthesis who require high-purity, well-defined organolanthanide reagents.

Application

• Precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a high-purity source for depositing praseodymium-containing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalyst in Polymerization Reactions: Acts as a single-site catalyst or co-catalyst for the polymerization of olefins and dienes, enabling control over polymer microstructure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in stoichiometric and catalytic organic transformations, such as hydrosilylation, hydrogenation, and carbon-hydrogen bond activation, leveraging the unique Lewis acidity of the lanthanide center.
• Material Science Research: A key starting material for synthesizing novel organometallic frameworks, molecular magnets, and luminescent materials.
• Dopant for Specialty Glasses and Ceramics: Employed in the research and development of advanced optical materials where precise incorporation of praseodymium ions is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Praseodymium
CAS No.	308847-82-7
Molecular Formula	C27H39Pr
Molecular Weight	509.43 g/mol (Theoretical)
Synonyms	Tris(1,2,3,4,5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)praseodymium(III); Praseodymium tris(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl); Pr(Cp*)3; Cp*3Pr; Tris(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)praseodymium; Tris(η5-pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)praseodymium; Organolanthanide precursor Pr-101
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Quality Control

Every batch of Tris(Tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)Praseodymium is manufactured and handled under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure integrity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including spectroscopic analysis and elemental determination, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and production standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and trace metal content is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize decomposition. Due to its hygroscopic and air-sensitive nature, this material should only be handled in a controlled glovebox or under a continuous inert gas purge.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pr content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, hexane, THF

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