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Ytterbium(III) isopropoxide
Description
Yttrium(III) tris(isopropoxide) is a catalyst for stereoselective conjugate addition reactions, ring-opening polymerization, generation of reactive enolates, allylic substitution and cyano-phosphorylation of enones and synthesis of nanocomposites.
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- Ampouled under argon

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 200°C (decomposition) |
Boiling Point | 190°C to 200°C (0.2 mmHg)(sublimation) |
Odor | Odorless |
Packaging | Ampule |
Linear Formula | Yb[OCH(CH3)2]3 |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN2925 |
Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive |
Solubility Information | Reacts with water. Soluble in hexane,toluene,and THF. |
Formula Weight | 350.31 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H228-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H228 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable solid. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, CORROSIVE, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
TSCA | No |
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Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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