Tetrabutyl Titanate
titanium butoxide, is a colorless, flammable liquid organotitanium compound used as a catalyst, precursor, and in coatings, adhesives, and paints.
- Part number
- RXSOL-19-1915-200
- Category
- Solvent Chemicals
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
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.
Technical specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| CAS Number | 5593-70-4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C16H36O4Ti |
| Molecular Weight | 340.3 |
| Appearance | Clear, yellow liquid |
| Assay (TiO2 content) | 3-24% |
| Density (g/ml) @ 20°C | 990-1.005 |
| Refractive index (20°C) | 1.490-1.49 |
| Boiling Point | °C / 10 mmHg (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -55 °C |
| Flash Point | 50 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.6 hPa (20 °C) |
Applications
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.
Characteristics and notes
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.
