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560030

Zirconium(IV) tert-butoxide

electronic grade, 99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Tetra-tert-butoxyzirconium, ZTB, Zirconium tert-butanolate, Tetra-tert-butyl zirconate

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Linear Formula:
Zr[OC(CH3)3]4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
383.68
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3681870
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Product Name

Zirconium(IV) tert-butoxide, electronic grade, 99.999% trace metals basis

InChI

1S/4C4H9O.Zr/c4*1-4(2,3)5;/h4*1-3H3;/q4*-1;+4

SMILES string

CC(C)(C)O[Zr](OC(C)(C)C)(OC(C)(C)C)OC(C)(C)C

InChI key

BGGIUGXMWNKMCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

electronic grade

assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

liquid

reaction suitability

core: zirconium
reagent type: catalyst

refractive index

n20/D 1.424 (lit.)

bp

81 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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Application

Zirconium(IV) tert-butoxide can be used as:
  • A precursor in sol-gel processes to synthesize porous zirconia, which is widely used for catalyst supports and advanced materials applications.
  • A precursor that enables the efficient deposition of high-purity zirconium oxide thin films under atmospheric pressure plasma conditions, making it suitable for advanced electronic and optical applications.
  • A precursor in the green synthesis of N/Zr co-doped TiO₂ nanoparticles for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of p-nitrophenol (PNP).

Features and Benefits

  • High Purity and Low Total Metallic Impurities: Suitable for sensitive applications due to low impurity content and absence of residual chloride
  • Moisture Sensitivity: Highly sensitive to moisture; must be handled under inert atmosphere
  • Reactivity: Readily hydrolyzes to form zirconia (ZrO₂) or mixed oxides

General description

Zirconium(IV) tert-butoxide, electronic grade (99.999% trace metals basis), is a high-purity, moisture-sensitive organometallic compound widely used as a catalyst and as a precursor for solution and vapor deposition processes, especially in the fabrication of energy materials and advanced ceramics. Its exceptional purity makes it ideal for applications in microelectronics, catalysis, and the synthesis of high-performance inorganic materials.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

183.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

84 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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Fabrication of zirconium oxide coatings on stainless steel by a combined laser/sol?gel technique.
Adraider Y, et al.
Ceramics International, 39(8), 9665-9670 (2013)
Efficient preparation of Ellman?s imines from trifluoromethyl ketones promoted by zirconium(IV) tert-butoxide
Kawanami T, et al.
Tetrahedron Letters, 54(52), 7202-7205 (2013)

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