Tetrabutyl Titanate
SKU: RXSOL-19-1915-200
Category: Solvent Chemicals-19
Tetrabutyl titanate (TBT), also known as titanium butoxide, is a colorless, flammable liquid organotitanium compound with the chemical formula Ti(C₄H₉)₄, used as a catalyst, precursor, and in coatings, adhesives, and paints.
APPLICATION::
1. Catalyst and Catalyst Precursor:
- Polymer Production: It's used in the production of polymers like polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and polypropylene.
- Esterification and Transesterification: It's a catalyst for esterification and transesterification reactions, particularly in the synthesis of polyesters.
- Cross-linking: It acts as a catalyst for cross-linking reactions, which are important in various industrial processes.
2. Rubber Industry:
- Curing Agent: Used as a curing agent for rubber, enhancing its properties.
- Lubricant: Acts as a lubricant for rubber-to-metal bonding.
- Antioxidant: Functions as an antioxidant for rubber products.
3. Coatings and Adhesion:
- Paint and Coating Additives: Used as a processing aid and process regulator in the paint and coating industries.
- Improved Adhesion: Enhances the adhesion of coatings, rubber, and plastics to metal surfaces.
- Nanomaterial: Used in the preparation of nanosized titanium dioxide (TiO2) in the anatase form and ferroelectric bismuth titanate thin films.
4. Other Applications:
- Catalysis: Used in various catalytic reactions, including those involving epoxies, phenolics, and silicones.
- Electronics: Used in the production of electronic components, such as high-frequency capacitors and varistors, due to its excellent dielectric properties.
- Photo catalysis: Used as a precursor in the production of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and thin films, which have applications in photo catalysis.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION::
- CAS Number: 5593-70-4
- Molecular Formula: C16H36O4Ti
- Molecular Weight: 340.32
- Appearance: Clear, yellow liquid
- Assay (TiO2 content): 23-24%
- Density (g/ml) @ 20°C: 0.990-1.005
- Refractive index (20°C): 1.490-1.492
- Boiling Point: 206 °C / 10 mmHg (lit.)
- Melting Point: -55 °C
- Flash Point: 50 °C
- Vapor Pressure: 5.6 hPa (20 °C)
Tetrabutyl titanate (TBT), also known as titanium butoxide, is a colorless, flammable liquid organotitanium compound with the chemical formula Ti(C₄H₉)₄, used as a catalyst, precursor, or in various industrial applications like coatings, adhesives, and paints.
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PRECAUTION::
- If swallowed will cause nausea and vomiting. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush affected areas with plenty of water.
- IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water.
