Description

Diethylberyllium is an organometallic compound of beryllium, primarily used as a highly reactive precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its strong Lewis acidity and ability to act as an alkylating agent, facilitating precise chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organometallic chemistry, semiconductor production, and the development of specialty polymers and catalysts.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material in Ziegler-Natta type catalyst systems for olefin polymerization.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a beryllium source for depositing thin films and coatings in semiconductor and electronic applications.
• Organometallic Synthesis: Employed as a powerful alkylating and metallating agent in the synthesis of novel organoberyllium and other metal-organic compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used to initiate and control specific polymerization reactions for creating polymers with tailored properties.
• Materials Research: Facilitates the study of beryllium-carbon bonds and the development of advanced ceramic and composite materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Acts as a specialized reagent for introducing ethyl groups in synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylberyllium
CAS No.	542-63-2
Molecular Formula	C4H10Be
Molecular Weight	67.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Beryllium, diethyl-; Diethyl beryllium; Ethylberyllium; Beryllium diethyl; Be(C2H5)2; Diethylberyllane
EINECS	208-827-0

Quality Control

Our Diethylberyllium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. All materials are accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for high-purity organometallic compounds to support your critical research and manufacturing processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile, hygroscopic, and pyrophoric nature, it must be handled exclusively by trained personnel using appropriate safety equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Be content)	Min. 95%
Purity (by NMR)	Min. 98%
Solvent (if applicable)	Specified (e.g., Toluene, Hexane)
Concentration	Specified (e.g., 1.0 M in solvent)

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