Description

Zirconium 2-Methoxymethyl-2-Propoxide is a highly versatile organozirconium compound used as a precursor in advanced material synthesis. This chemical is critical for applications requiring high-purity zirconium oxide sources with tailored organic ligands for superior sol-gel processing. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty ceramics industries for developing thin-film coatings, nanoparticles, and heterogeneous catalysts.

Application

• Sol-Gel Precursor for Zirconia Coatings: Used to deposit high-purity, uniform zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) thin films for optical, protective, and electronic applications.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for preparing homogeneous and supported zirconium-based catalysts used in organic synthesis and polymerization.
• Nanomaterial Production: Essential in the controlled synthesis of zirconia nanoparticles and nanocomposites with defined size and morphology.
• Advanced Ceramics: A precursor for producing high-performance zirconia ceramics with enhanced sintering properties and phase stability.
• Surface Modification Agent: Used to functionalize material surfaces with zirconium alkoxide groups to improve adhesion and compatibility.
• Polymer Additive: Can be incorporated as a cross-linking agent or stabilizer in specialty polymer formulations to enhance thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium 2-Methoxymethyl-2-Propoxide
CAS No.	309915-47-7
Molecular Formula	C20H44O8Zr
Molecular Weight	503.78 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) 2-Methoxymethyl-2-propoxide; Zirconium Tetrakis(2-methoxymethyl-2-propoxide); Zirconium 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropoxide; Zirconium MOP; Zr(MMP)4; Zirconium alkoxide (MMP); Tetrakis(2-methoxymethyl-2-propanolato)zirconium(IV)
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Quality Control

Our Zirconium 2-Methoxymethyl-2-Propoxide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for advanced material synthesis. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zr content)	≥ 18.0 %
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 95.0 %
Density (at 20°C)	~1.05 g/cm³
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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