Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) is a chemical compound with the formula [(C3H7C5H4)3Y], its properties are as follows:
1. Appearance: Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) is a pale yellow solid.
2. Melting point and boiling point: The melting point of Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) is about 110-113 degrees Celsius, and its boiling point is unknown.
3. Solubility: Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) is soluble in some organic solvents.
The main uses of Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) are as follows:
1. catalyst: Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) can be used as a catalyst in organic synthesis, for example, in the synthesis of polymers and some organic reactions play a catalytic role.
2. Metal organic precursor: It is also an important metal organic precursor for the preparation of other yttrium compounds.
One method of preparing Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) is as follows:
The n-propylcyclopentadiene and yttrium chloride are reacted under appropriate conditions to produce Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III).
The safety information of Tris(n-propylcyclopentadienyl)yttrium(III) is currently less studied, but in general, it should be operated and stored in accordance with the laboratory's safe operation guidelines to avoid contact with oxygen, water and other oxidants.