Description

Titanium(IV) Isobutoxide is a versatile organotitanium compound widely used as a precursor in sol-gel chemistry and materials science. Its high reactivity and ability to form titanium-oxygen networks make it a critical component for producing advanced inorganic materials with tailored properties. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the ceramics, coatings, and electronics industries seeking to develop high-performance products.

Application

• Sol-Gel Processing: A key precursor for synthesizing titanium dioxide (TiO₂) nanoparticles, thin films, and monolithic gels for optical, electronic, and catalytic applications.
• Specialty Coatings: Used to formulate anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, and photocatalytic coatings for glass, metals, and polymers.
• Ceramic & Composite Materials: Serves as a cross-linking agent and binder in the production of advanced ceramics and organic-inorganic hybrid composites.
• Catalyst Synthesis: An important starting material for preparing Ziegler-Natta and other titanium-based catalysts used in polymerization reactions.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the fabrication of dielectric layers, memory devices, and other microelectronic components.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize material surfaces to improve adhesion, hydrophobicity, or biocompatibility.

Basic Information

Product Name	Titanium(IV) Isobutoxide
CAS No.	681-98-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₆O₄Ti
Molecular Weight	340.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Titanium tetraisobutoxide; Tetra(isobutoxy)titanium; Tetraisobutyl titanate; Isobutyl titanate; Titanium isopropoxide (common misnomer); TIBOT; Ti(OBu-i)₄; Titanium tetrabutoxide isomer
EINECS	211-669-5

Quality Control

Our Titanium(IV) Isobutoxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to ensure it meets precise specifications for consistency and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and key parameters are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and may decompose upon contact with water or humid air; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 97.0%
Density (20°C)	0.96 - 0.98 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.485 - 1.495

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