Description

Tris(3,7-Dimethyloct-6-Enyl)Aluminium is a highly reactive organoaluminium compound, specifically a trialkylaluminium derivative, valued for its role as a versatile catalyst and stoichiometric reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to facilitate key transformations, such as olefin polymerization and the synthesis of fine chemicals, where precise control over molecular structure is critical. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking efficient alkylation and polymerization initiators.

Application

• Catalyst for Olefin Polymerization: Acts as a co-catalyst or activator in Ziegler-Natta and metallocene catalyst systems for producing polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene.
• Stoichiometric Alkylating Agent: Used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the bulky 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl (citronellyl) group into target molecules.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Hydroalumination Reactions: Facilitates the addition of aluminium-hydrogen bonds across unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds, a key step in functionalizing olefins.
• Research & Development: Serves as a critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and organometallic chemistry.
• Production of Organoaluminium Precursors: Used to synthesize other specialized organoaluminium compounds for niche catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Tris(3,7-Dimethyloct-6-Enyl)Aluminium
CAS No.	6982-94-1
Molecular Formula	C30H57Al
Molecular Weight	444.76 g/mol
Synonyms	Tris(citronellyl)aluminium; Tri(3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl)aluminum; Aluminum tris(3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl); Aluminium tris(citronellyl); Citronellylaluminium; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, aluminum salt (3:1); ATDO
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Quality Control

Our production of Tris(3,7-Dimethyloct-6-Enyl)Aluminium adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC, and titration methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its pyrophoric and highly volatile nature, this compound must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area must be cool, well-ventilated, and free from ignition sources, strong oxidizers, acids, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Al content by Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0%
Free Trialkylaluminium	≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~0.85 g/mL

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