Tetrabutyl Titanate

Solvent Chemicals Tetrabutyl Titanate
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Tetrabutyl Titanate

Part No. RXSOL-19-1915-200

titanium butoxide, is a colorless, flammable liquid organotitanium compound used as a catalyst, precursor, and in coatings, adhesives, and paints.

Key Technical Details
Part number RXSOL-19-1915-200
Standard packing 200.00
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Application

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. 

Technical Specifications

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) 
Note

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. 

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