Description

Diethylaluminium Diisopropylamide is a highly reactive organoaluminum compound, specifically a dialkylaluminum amide, that serves as a powerful, non-nucleophilic base and a versatile reagent in organometallic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to deprotonate a wide range of weakly acidic substrates with high selectivity, enabling critical bond-forming reactions in complex synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient metallation steps.

Application

• As a strong, sterically hindered base for the regioselective deprotonation of sensitive organic molecules.
• Key reagent in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates via directed ortho-metalation.
• Catalyst component or co-catalyst in Ziegler-Natta type olefin polymerization and oligomerization processes.
• Precursor for the generation of other organometallic reagents and catalysts.
• Used in the development of novel organic electronic materials and specialty polymers.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction methodologies in organoaluminum chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethylaluminium Diisopropylamide
CAS No.	68006-53-1
Molecular Formula	C8H20AlN
Molecular Weight	157.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylaluminum Diisopropylamide; Diethylaluminium Diisopropylamide; DEADA; Diethylaluminum Di(propan-2-yl)amide; (Diisopropylamido)diethylaluminum; Aluminum, diethyl(1-methylethylamino)-; Diethylaluminum Di-iso-propylamide
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Quality Control

Our Diethylaluminium Diisopropylamide is manufactured and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This product is highly moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and easily oxidized; it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as water, acids, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al content)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (by NMR)	≥ 90.0%
Diethylaluminum Chloride	≤ 5.0%
Triethylaluminum	≤ 2.0%

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