Description

Dimethylberyllium is an organometallic compound of beryllium, serving as a highly reactive and versatile reagent in advanced material synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for depositing high-purity beryllium-containing thin films and nanomaterials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, aerospace, and specialty ceramics industries seeking to develop next-generation electronic and structural components.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A critical precursor for depositing ultra-thin, high-purity beryllium films and beryllium-based alloys on substrates for advanced semiconductor devices and optical coatings.
• Specialty Polymer & Catalyst Research: Used as a catalyst or co-catalyst in Ziegler-Natta type polymerization systems and in the study of novel organometallic catalysts for organic synthesis.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Employed in the laboratory-scale production of beryllium hydrides, beryllium borohydrides, and other complex beryllium compounds for research in hydrogen storage and energetic materials.
• Aerospace & Defense Materials: Serves as a research chemical for developing lightweight, high-strength beryllium-intermetallic composites and coatings with exceptional thermal properties.
• Nuclear Technology Research: Investigated as a potential neutron moderator or reflector material precursor in experimental nuclear reactor designs due to beryllium's low neutron absorption cross-section.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylberyllium
CAS No.	506-63-8
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆Be
Molecular Weight	39.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Beryllium, dimethyl-; Beryllium dimethyl; Dimethyl beryllium; Methane, beryllioxy-; Be(CH₃)₂; Beryllium(II) dimethyl
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Quality Control

Our Dimethylberyllium is produced and handled under stringent, high-purity conditions to meet the exacting requirements of advanced material research and development. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive nature, this material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at temperatures recommended on the specific product label or Safety Data Sheet (typically between 2°C and 8°C for enhanced stability). The storage area must be cool, dry, well-ventilated, and dedicated to pyrophoric and moisture-sensitive chemicals, away from oxidizers, acids, and water sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution*
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Be content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 98.0%
Solvent (if applicable)	Specified inert hydrocarbon

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