Description

(Z)-Dec-1-Enyldioctylaluminium is a highly reactive organoaluminium compound, specifically a dialkylaluminium hydride derivative, valued for its role as a versatile reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to act as a precise reducing agent and a source of nucleophilic alkyl groups in organometallic catalysis. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced polymer industries, where it facilitates the synthesis of complex organic molecules and specialty materials.

Application

• As a key reducing agent in the selective reduction of carbonyl groups and other functional groups in complex molecule synthesis.
• As a precursor or co-catalyst in Ziegler-Natta and other transition metal-catalyzed olefin polymerization and oligomerization processes.
• In the hydroalumination of unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds (alkynes, alkenes) for the stereoselective synthesis of organoaluminium intermediates.
• For the alkylation of electrophilic substrates in fine chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing.
• In organic semiconductor and advanced material research for the deposition of aluminum-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques.
• As a reactive intermediate in the synthesis of other organometallic compounds and specialty ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-Dec-1-Enyldioctylaluminium
CAS No.	62493-32-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₆H₅₁Al
Molecular Weight	378.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-n-octyl((Z)-dec-1-en-1-yl)aluminum; Di-n-octyl((Z)-1-decenyl)aluminum; (Z)-1-Decenyldi-n-octylaluminum; (Z)-1-Decenyldioctylalane; Dialkylaluminium hydride derivative; Organoaluminium reagent; Hydroalumination reagent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (Z)-Dec-1-Enyldioctylaluminium is manufactured and handled under strict inert atmosphere conditions to ensure purity and reactivity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including assay by titration and analysis of key impurities, to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and handling specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under a dry, inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated area. Due to its pyrophoric and moisture-sensitive nature, this material must be handled exclusively using air-free techniques. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizers and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0% (as organoaluminium compound)
Active Al Content	Contact for details
Hydrolyzable Chloride	≤ 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in hydrocarbon solvents (hexane, toluene)

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