Description

Diisobutyl Zinc is a highly reactive organozinc compound, serving as a versatile alkylating and transmetalation agent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to facilitate precise carbon-carbon bond formation under mild conditions, which is critical for producing high-value, complex molecules. This product is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require a reliable source of high-purity organometallic reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through Negishi and other cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of complex ligand systems and active compounds for crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in the production of specialized polymers and advanced materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisobutyl Zinc
CAS No.	7446-94-8
Molecular Formula	C8H18Zn
Molecular Weight	179.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(isobutyl)zinc; Zinc, diisobutyl-; Diisobutylzinc; Isobutylzinc; Zinc diisobutyl; (CH3)2CHCH2)2Zn; Organozinc reagent C8H18Zn
EINECS	231-201-1

Quality Control

Our Diisobutyl Zinc is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. All production adheres to relevant industry standards for organometallic compounds. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area must be cool, dry, and well-ventilated, away from sources of ignition, moisture, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Zn content)	Min. 95.0%
Purity (GC)	Min. 90.0%
Density (at 20°C)	Approx. 1.0 g/mL
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., hexane, toluene)

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