Description

Tetrachlorobis(Tetrahydrofuran)Niobium(Iv) is a highly specialized organometallic complex of niobium, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce niobium into various matrices under controlled conditions, enabling the development of materials with tailored electronic and catalytic properties. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and inorganic polymer synthesis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a volatile source for depositing thin films of niobium, niobium carbide, or niobium nitride on substrates for electronic and protective coatings.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other advanced inorganic materials.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a reagent for the preparation of other niobium-containing organometallic compounds and complexes.
• Polymer Additive: Investigated for its potential to modify the properties of polymers, enhancing thermal stability or introducing specific catalytic sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrachlorobis(Tetrahydrofuran)Niobium(Iv)
CAS No.	61247-57-2
Molecular Formula	C8H16Cl4NbO2
Molecular Weight	378.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(IV) Chloride Tetrahydrofuran Complex; Niobium Tetrachloride Bis(THF) Adduct; Tetrachlorobis(oxolane)niobium; Tetrahydrofuran Niobium(IV) Chloride Adduct; NbCl4(THF)2; Niobium(IV) Chloride Ditetrahydrofuranate; Bis(tetrahydrofuran)tetrachloroniobium(IV)
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Quality Control

Our Tetrachlorobis(Tetrahydrofuran)Niobium(Iv) is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including spectroscopic and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key parameters is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nb content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (THF, DCM)

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