Specifications:
| Application | Organic Synthesis | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
| Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, thermo Scientific | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₁₈H₁₅Bi |
Thermo Scientific™ Triphenylbismuth is a high-purity organobismuth compound commonly used in materials chemistry, aerospace propellants, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes. With ≥98% purity, this white crystalline powder serves as a volatile precursor for the deposition of thin films in the production of superconducting oxides, and as a curing and solidifying catalyst in the formulation of butyl hydroxyl propellants.
Key Features
- High Purity (≥98%) – Suitable for electronic materials and synthetic applications
- Volatile Organometallic – Used as a metal source in CVD processes
- Aerospace Grade Additive – Acts as a curing agent and solidifying catalyst in rocket fuel formulations
- Moisture Sensitive – Handle under dry, inert conditions
- Versatile Solubility – Soluble in ether, acetone, and chloroform; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Triphenylbismuth |
| Synonyms | Triphenylbismuthine, Trifenylbismutin, Aerotex |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₈H₁₅Bi |
| Molecular Weight | 440.30 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Physical Form | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 76–81 °C |
| Boiling Point | 242 °C at 14 mmHg |
| Density | 1.585 g/mL |
| Solubility | Soluble in ether, acetone, chloroform; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a dry, well-sealed container at ambient temperature |
Applications
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) – Volatile precursor for depositing thin films of superconducting oxides
- Rocket Propellants – Curing and solidifying catalyst in butyl hydroxyl-based fuels
- Organometallic Chemistry – Used in the synthesis of bismuth-containing coordination complexes
- Materials Science – Investigated for catalytic activity and photochemical applications
- Advanced Polymer Chemistry – Enhancer or initiator in specific polymer curing systems
Ordering Information
| Catalog # | Pack Size | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 012545.06 | 5 g | Moisture-tight container |
012545.14 | 25 g | Moisture-tight container |
012545.22 | 100 g | Moisture-tight container |
Thermo Scientific™ Triphenylbismuth, ≥98%, is a high-quality organometallic compound suitable for demanding electronic material synthesis, aerospace propellant formulation, and advanced coordination chemistry. Its thermal stability and solubility profile make it a reliable reagent for specialized applications in research and development.
- Pack Size: 100g 5g 25g
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