Description

Dibutyl Ditelluride is an organotellurium compound with the CAS number 77129-69-2, primarily used as a versatile precursor and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a source of tellurium in the preparation of tellurium-containing nanomaterials and as a catalyst or ligand in organic transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of semiconductor development, nanotechnology, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Precursor for Tellurium-Containing Nanomaterials: Used in the synthesis of cadmium telluride (CdTe) quantum dots and other II-VI semiconductor nanocrystals for optoelectronic applications.
• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic reactions, including radical cyclizations and reductions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as an organometallic source for the deposition of thin tellurium or metal telluride films.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organotellurium chemistry and materials science.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceutical research.
• Polymer Modification: Can be employed to introduce tellurium functionalities into polymers for specialized material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibutyl Ditelluride
CAS No.	77129-69-2
Molecular Formula	C8H18Te2
Molecular Weight	329.92 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-n-butyl Ditelluride; Ditellurobis(butane); Butyl Ditelluride; 1,1'-Ditellurodibutane; Tellurium, dibutyl deriv.; DBTe; Te-Te linked dibutyl compound; Butane, 1,1'-ditellurobis-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dibutyl Ditelluride is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC or HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Tellurium Content	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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