Description

Magnesium Diethyl is a highly reactive organomagnesium compound, widely recognized as a powerful Grignard reagent precursor and alkylating agent. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate critical carbon-carbon bond formation and act as a strong base in complex organic synthesis. This makes it an essential material for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precision and high-purity intermediates are paramount.

Application

• Grignard Reagent Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental precursor for generating various Grignard reagents (R-Mg-X) used in nucleophilic addition reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules through alkylation and coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used as a strong base or alkyl source in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the development of specialized polymers and advanced polymeric materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in creating key intermediates for herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Diethyl
CAS No.	557-18-6
Molecular Formula	C4H10Mg
Molecular Weight	82.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylmagnesium; Ethylmagnesium; Magnesium Ethyl; Magnesium Diethyl Compound; Grignard Reagent Precursor; (C2H5)2Mg; Diethyl Magnesium
EINECS	209-150-7

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Diethyl is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including titration and gas chromatography. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its pyrophoric and highly volatile nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat, sparks, and open flames. It is easily oxidized and reacts violently with water, acids, and protic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution (typically in ether or THF)
Assay (as Mg)	Contact for details
Concentration	Typically 0.5M to 2.0M in specified solvent
Solvent	Diethyl ether, Tetrahydrofuran (THF), or as specified
Purity (by GC)	≥ 95% (varies by grade)

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