Description

Ytterbium(III) Isopropoxide is a highly reactive metal-organic compound belonging to the class of rare earth alkoxides. This material serves as a crucial precursor for advanced materials synthesis, offering high purity and reactivity for demanding applications. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty catalysts, thin-film deposition, and nanomaterial development who require reliable, high-performance chemical building blocks.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-purity ytterbium oxide (Yb₂O₃) thin films for optical coatings and electronic devices.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Used in the synthesis of advanced ceramics, glasses, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with tailored properties.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specialized polymerization reactions for producing high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a Lewis acid catalyst in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis due to its strong electrophilic character.
• Nanoparticle Synthesis: A starting material for the controlled synthesis of ytterbium-containing nanoparticles for photonic and biomedical applications.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials based on rare earth elements.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ytterbium(III) Isopropoxide
CAS No.	6742-69-4
Molecular Formula	C₉H₂₁O₃Yb or Yb(OCH(CH₃)₂)₃
Molecular Weight	368.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium triisopropoxide; Tris(isopropoxy)ytterbium; Ytterbium isopropoxide; Ytterbium(III) triisopropoxide; Yb(O-i-Pr)₃; Ytterbium tri-iso-propoxide; Ytterbium isopropylate
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium(III) Isopropoxide is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques, including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) for metal purity and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key specifications such as assay and trace metal impurities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed and handled in a moisture-free environment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium basis)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Trace Metals (ICP)	≤ 100 ppm total
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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