Description

Scandium Methoxide is a highly reactive organometallic compound primarily used as a specialized catalyst and precursor material. Its value lies in its ability to introduce scandium, a rare-earth element, into advanced materials and chemical processes, enabling unique properties and enhanced performance. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of specialty catalysis, ceramic and thin-film deposition, and the synthesis of high-performance polymers.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts used in organic transformations, including polymerization and fine chemical synthesis.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Used as a volatile metal-organic source for depositing high-purity scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) thin films for optical coatings and electronic applications.
• Sol-Gel Processing: Acts as a molecular precursor for producing scandium-doped ceramics, glasses, and nanocomposites with tailored electrical or optical properties.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Employed as a co-catalyst or activator in the polymerization of olefins and other monomers to create polymers with specific microstructures.
• Materials Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new scandium-containing materials, such as superconductors or phosphors.
• Specialty Reagent: Functions as a strong base and methoxide source in sensitive organic synthesis under inert conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scandium Methoxide
CAS No.	90397-41-4
Molecular Formula	C3H9O3Sc
Molecular Weight	150.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) Methoxide; Scandium Trimethoxide; Trimethoxy Scandium; Methanol, scandium(3+) salt; Scandium Methylate; Scandium Methanolate; Scandium(3+) trimethanoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Scandium Methoxide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analysis to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, metal impurity profiles, and other critical parameters are provided to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly hygroscopic and air-sensitive nature (easily oxidized), this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, moisture-free environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Scandium content)	≥ 95.0%
Methanol Content	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	Contact for details

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