Description

Tris(Isopropylcyclopentadienyl)Neodymium CAS NO 69021-85-8 is a highly specialized organometallic compound of neodymium, a rare earth metal, which serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a highly efficient and selective catalyst and dopant source, enabling the production of materials with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of polymer science, specialty catalysis, and high-performance electronics.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: A key catalyst component for the stereospecific polymerization of dienes, such as butadiene and isoprene, to produce synthetic rubbers (e.g., polybutadiene, polyisoprene) with controlled microstructure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Material Science: Serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing novel organolanthanide complexes and for depositing neodymium-containing thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Dopant for Optical Materials: Used in research to dope glasses, crystals, and ceramics to modify their optical, magnetic, or electrical properties for applications in lasers and photonic devices.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst in specialized organic transformations, including hydrogenation, hydrosilylation, and C-H bond activation reactions, where its Lewis acidity is advantageous.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating the chemistry of lanthanide elements and developing new catalytic processes and advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(Isopropylcyclopentadienyl)Neodymium
CAS No.	69021-85-8
Molecular Formula	C24H39Nd
Molecular Weight	~ 497.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Neodymium tris(isopropylcyclopentadienyl); Tris(1-isopropylcyclopentadienyl)neodymium; Nd(iPrCp)3; Neodymium(III) tris(isopropylcyclopentadienyl); (iPrCp)3Nd; Organoneodymium catalyst; Isopropylcyclopentadienyl neodymium
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Quality Control

Our Tris(Isopropylcyclopentadienyl)Neodymium is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR spectroscopy and elemental analysis, to confirm identity and composition. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. This material is moisture-sensitive and easily oxidized; handle and open containers only under an inert atmosphere using standard Schlenk line or glovebox techniques.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown solid or crystalline mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nd content)	≥ 95% (by elemental analysis)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF, hexane)

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