ZIRCONIUM(IV) TERT-BUTOXIDE

Synonym(s):Tetra-tert-butoxyzirconium;Tetra-tert-butyl zirconate;Tetra-tert-butoxyzirconium;Zirconium tert-butanolate;Zirconium tert-butanolate

CAS NO.：2081-12-1
Empirical Formula: C4H10OZr
Molecular Weight: 165.35
MDL number: MFCD00075085
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 01:11:33

What is ZIRCONIUM(IV) TERT-BUTOXIDE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to yellow fuming liquid

The Uses of ZIRCONIUM(IV) TERT-BUTOXIDE

Zirconium(IV) tert-butoxide may be used to synthesize chiral N-tert-butanesulfinyl trifluoromethyl ketimines. Zirconia coatings on stainless steel substrates for optical applications can be prepared from zirconium (IV) tert-butoxide precursor by sol gel method.

Properties of ZIRCONIUM(IV) TERT-BUTOXIDE

Melting point:	3°C
Boiling point:	81 °C/3 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.424(lit.)
Flash point:	185 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	liquid
color	slightly yellow
Specific Gravity	0.96
Water Solubility	Decomposes in water.
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity	7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
BRN	3681870
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference	2081-12-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for ZIRCONIUM(IV) TERT-BUTOXIDE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.