Titanium ethylhexoxide

The IUPAC name of Titanium ethylhexoxide is 2-Ethylhexan-1-olate; titanium(4+). With the CAS registry number 1070-10-6, it is also named as Titanium (IV) 2-ethylhexoxide; Titanium tetrakis(2-ethylhexanolate). The product's category is Organic-metal Salt, and the other registry number is 209055-47-0. Besides, it is viscous colourless liquid which should be stored in closed container under nitrogen in a cool and dry place. And this chemical is moisture sensitive, stable and combustible. It is is very reactive to water and hydrolyses readily under moisture environment. But it can dissolve in aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohol, ester, ketones or mixture solvent. In addition, its molecular formula is C₃₂H₆₈O₄Ti and molecular weight is 564.75.

The other characteristics of this product can be summarized as: (1)EINECS: 213-969-1; (2)H-Bond Donor: 0; (3)H-Bond Acceptor: 4; (4)Rotatable Bond Count: 20; (5)Exact Mass: 564.459708; (6)MonoIsotopic Mass: 564.459708; (7)Topological Polar Surface Area: 92.2; (8)Heavy Atom Count: 37; (9)Complexity: 52.5; (10)Undefined Atom StereoCenter Count: 4; (11)Melting Point: 18-20 °C; (12)Boiling Point: 248-249 °C at 11 mm Hg; (13)Density: 0.927 g/mL at 25 °C; (14)Flash Point: 160 °F.

Uses of Titanium ethylhexoxide: this chemical reacts with lower reactivity functional group of binder resin which can help to produce high temperature / heat resistance paints. Additionally, it is used as a good catalyst for esterifications and transesterifications reactions by improving dry film (paint / printing ink) adhesion to the substrates. It also can improve the hardness of surface or give better dispersion, better adhesion, anticorrosive properties and hydrolytic properties which is used in surface treatment of glass, metal, fillers and pigments and so on.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: Titanium ethylhexoxide is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. And it may cause sensitization by skin contact. Please wear suitable protective clothing. Moreover, in case of contact with eyes, please rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)Canonical SMILES: CCCCC(CC)C[O-].CCCCC(CC)C[O-].CCCCC(CC)C[O-].CCCCC(CC)C[O-].[Ti+4]
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/4C8H17O.Ti/c4*1-3-5-6-8(4-2)7-9;/h4*8H,3-7H2,1-2H3;/q4*-1;+4
(3)InChIKey: KTXWGMUMDPYXNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N