Description

Scandium Isopropoxide is a metal-organic compound belonging to the class of metal alkoxides, specifically a scandium derivative of isopropanol. This material is a critical precursor in advanced materials science, valued for its role in depositing high-purity scandium oxide films and doping other metal oxides. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D departments in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty ceramics industries seeking to enhance material properties through precise scandium incorporation.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a high-purity precursor for depositing scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) thin films, used as high-κ dielectric layers in semiconductors and protective coatings.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Acts as a key reactant in the synthesis of scandium-doped ceramics and glasses, improving thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Catalysis: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic character.
• Materials Research: Used in developing novel scandium-containing alloys, superconductors, and luminescent materials for optoelectronic applications.
• Phosphor Manufacturing: A source material for doping in phosphors to modify emission properties for display and lighting technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Isopropoxide
CAS No.	60406-93-1
Molecular Formula	Sc(OCH(CH₃)₂)₃ / C₉H₂₁O₃Sc
Molecular Weight	222.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) isopropoxide; Tris(isopropoxy)scandium; Scandium triisopropoxide; Isopropyl alcohol scandium salt; Scandium tris(2-propanolate); Scandium triisopropyloxide; Scandium isopropylate; Tris(2-propanolato)scandium
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Quality Control

Our Scandium Isopropoxide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for advanced material synthesis. Quality is verified through analytical techniques including titration, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis, and Karl Fischer titration. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Assay (Scandium content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	< 0.5% w/w

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