Description

Tris[N,n-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]Cerium(Iii) is a highly reactive, moisture-sensitive organocerium compound used as a specialized precursor and catalyst. This compound matters for its unique ability to facilitate challenging organic transformations, particularly in the synthesis of fine chemicals and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel synthetic routes and high-performance products.

Application

• Precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) of cerium-containing thin films.
• Catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly for deprotonation and metallation reactions of sensitive substrates.
• Starting material for the preparation of other organocerium complexes and reagents.
• Use in polymerization catalysis for the development of specialty polymers.
• Research and development of new catalytic systems in academia and industrial R&D labs.
• Potential use in the synthesis of OLED materials and other electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris[N,n-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]Cerium(Iii)
CAS No.	41836-21-9
Molecular Formula	C18H54CeN3Si6
Molecular Weight	626.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Cerium tris[bis(trimethylsilyl)amide]; Cerium(III) tris(hexamethyldisilazide); Tris(hexamethyldisilazido)cerium(III); Ce(hmds)3; Ce(N(SiMe3)2)3; Cerium tris(di(trimethylsilyl)amide); Cerium(III) hexamethyldisilazide; Tris[bis(trimethylsilyl)amino]cerium
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Quality Control

Our Tris[N,n-Bis(Trimethylsilyl)Amide]Cerium(Iii) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and assay is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic and easily oxidized; containers must be kept sealed and handled under inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline solid or powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Elemental Analysis)	≥ 95% (Ce basis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexanes, THF)

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