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Zirconium(IV) butoxide solution

80 wt. % in 1-butanol

Synonym(s):

Tetrabutyl zirconate solution

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Linear Formula:
Zr(OC4H9)4
CAS Number:
1071-76-7
Molecular Weight:
383.68
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24860204
MDL number:
MFCD00048765
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
4132649
eCl@ss:
32150313
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Sol-Gel Precursors

form

solution

reaction suitability

core: zirconium, reagent type: inorganic catalyst

concentration

80 wt. % in 1-butanol

refractive index

n20/D 1.466

density

1.049 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

CCCCO[Zr](OCCCC)(OCCCC)OCCCC

InChI

1S/4C4H9O.Zr/c4*1-2-3-4-5;/h4*2-4H2,1H3;/q4*-1;+4

InChI key

BSDOQSMQCZQLDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Zirconium(IV) butoxide solution is a high-purity organometallic reagent, consisting of 80 wt.% zirconium butoxide dissolved in 1-butanol. It is primarily as a catalyst and precursor for the synthesis of advanced ceramic materials, thin films, and nanostructures. Its controlled decomposition and film-forming properties zirconium(IV) butoxide used in the fabrication of zirconia-based (ZrO₂) coatings, aerogels, and nanomaterials.

Application

Zirconium(IV) butoxide can be used as:
  • A precursor in the sol-gel synthesis of zirconium carbide (ZrC) for applications in energy storage devices, including supercapacitors.
  • A precursor for synthesizing zirconia (ZrO₂) nanolayers. These nanolayers are in situ grown on polyimide (PI) nanofibers to fabricate hybrid separators for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
  • A precursor to synthesize zirconia (ZrO₂) nanocrystals via Solvothermal method.
  • A precursor to synthesize zirconium carbide (ZrC) via sol-gel method.
Used in an unconventional method to prepare a gel of CeO2-stabilized zirconia polycrystals that have promising applications as protective coatings of steel and ferrous alloys.

Features and Benefits

  • High Thermal Stability: Enables formation of thermally stable ceramic coatings and films.
  • Easy handling: Often provided as a stabilized solution (in alcohol) for ease of handling.
  • Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents like alcohols and hydrocarbons, making it suitable for sol-gel processing.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point (°F)

100.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

38 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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