Description

Praseodymium(3+) Decanoate is a rare earth metal carboxylate compound, specifically the praseodymium salt of decanoic acid. This material is valued for its role as a specialized catalyst and additive, imparting unique properties in high-performance polymer and coating systems. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to modify thermal stability, optical characteristics, or catalytic activity.

Application

• Polymer Additive: Acts as a thermal stabilizer and processing aid in specialized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymer formulations.
• Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a catalyst or co-catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, including polymerization and esterification.
• Coating Systems: Imparts specific functional properties, such as UV absorption or corrosion inhibition, in advanced industrial and protective coatings.
• Optical Materials: Used in the research and development of glasses, ceramics, and phosphors where praseodymium ions provide specific luminescent properties.
• Ceramic Glaze & Pigment: Functions as a colorant and modifier in the production of high-temperature ceramic glazes and specialty pigments.
• Research & Development: Employed as a key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying rare earth chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(3+) Decanoate
CAS No.	94232-51-6
Molecular Formula	C30H57O6Pr
Molecular Weight	663.71 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Praseodymium Decanoate; Praseodymium(III) Decanoate; Praseodymium Caprate; Decanoic Acid, Praseodymium(3+) Salt; Praseodymium Tricaprate; Praseodymium n-Decanoate; Pr(C10H19O2)3
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(3+) Decanoate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish to brown solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pr2O3 basis)	≥ 25.0 %
Purity (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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