Description

Neodymium(3+) Oleate is a metal-organic compound, specifically the oleic acid salt of trivalent neodymium. This material is valued for its role as a highly effective catalyst and stabilizer in specialized polymer synthesis and organic transformations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency.

Application

• Polymerization Catalyst: Acts as a key component in Ziegler-Natta type catalyst systems for the production of synthetic rubbers and specialty polyolefins.
• Polymer Additive/Stabilizer: Functions as a thermal stabilizer and processing aid in high-performance polymer formulations to improve durability.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst in various organic reactions, including esterification, transesterification, and condensation reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry Precursor: Used in research and development for synthesizing novel neodymium complexes with tailored properties.
• Specialty Greases and Lubricants: Employed as a thickening and gelling agent in high-temperature, water-resistant lubricant formulations.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to modify the surface properties of inorganic particles for improved compatibility in composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neodymium(3+) Oleate
CAS No.	90568-80-2
Molecular Formula	C54H99NdO6 (Typical for Nd(Oleate)3)
Molecular Weight	~1005.76 g/mol (Calculated)
Synonyms	Neodymium Oleate; Neodymium(III) Oleate; Tris(oleato)neodymium; Neodymium Trioleate; Oleic Acid Neodymium Salt; Nd(Oleate)3; 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, neodymium(3+) salt (3:1)
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Quality Control

Our Neodymium(3+) Oleate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including titration, FT-IR, and ICP-OES. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this product should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to brown viscous liquid or paste
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Nd2O3 Content)	≥ 18.0 %
Neodymium (Nd) Content	≥ 15.5 %
Acid Value	≤ 5.0 mg KOH/g
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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