Description

Dysprosium (III) Isopropoxide is a highly reactive metal-organic compound primarily used as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound matters for its role in depositing high-purity dysprosium oxide films, which are critical for specialized electronic and optical applications. Industries involved in thin-film deposition, catalysis research, and the development of next-generation luminescent materials are the primary users of this high-purity chemical.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile dysprosium source for the production of dysprosium oxide (Dy₂O₃) thin films used in capacitors and gate dielectrics.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Acts as a key precursor for synthesizing dysprosium-doped glasses, ceramics, and nanomaterials with tailored magnetic or optical properties.
• Homogeneous Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging its Lewis acidity.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for developing new dysprosium-containing complexes and materials for photonic and electronic devices.
• Specialty Coating Formulations: Incorporated into formulations for creating protective or functional coatings with specific thermal or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dysprosium (III) Isopropoxide
CAS No.	6742-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₉H₂₁DyO₃
Molecular Weight	322.77 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Dysprosium triisopropoxide; Tris(isopropoxy)dysprosium; Dysprosium isopropoxide; Dysprosium(III) triisopropoxide; Dysprosium triisopropyloxide; Isopropoxy dysprosium; Dy(O-i-Pr)₃
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Quality Control

Our Dysprosium (III) Isopropoxide is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive applications like thin-film deposition. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and solvent residues is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your material specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or solid
Assay (Dy basis)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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