Description

Aluminum tert-Butoxide is a versatile organoaluminum compound widely used as a catalyst and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its high reactivity and Lewis acidic nature make it a critical reagent for facilitating complex chemical transformations. This product is essential for research and industrial applications in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science sectors, where precise control over reaction pathways is paramount.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Lewis acid catalyst for key reactions including aldol condensations, Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reductions, and Oppenauer oxidations.
• Precursor for Ceramics and Coatings: Serves as a starting material in sol-gel processes for the production of high-purity aluminum oxide (alumina) films, fibers, and fine powders.
• Polymerization Initiator: Used in the synthesis and modification of polymers, including ring-opening polymerizations and as a co-catalyst in Ziegler-Natta systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to modify the surface properties of inorganic materials for improved compatibility in composite systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new catalytic processes and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum tert-Butoxide
CAS No.	556-91-2
Molecular Formula	C12H27AlO3
Molecular Weight	246.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum tri-tert-butoxide; tert-Butoxyaluminum; Aluminum tri-tert-butoxide; ATB; Aluminium tert-butoxide; Tri-tert-butoxyaluminum; 2-Methyl-2-propanol aluminum salt; Aluminium tri-tert-butoxide
EINECS	209-135-7

Quality Control

Our Aluminum tert-Butoxide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of our global B2B clientele.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al2O3 basis)	Min. 98.0%
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear, colorless solution

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