PRODUCTS

TETRAISOPROPYL TITANATE (TIPT)

Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is a titanium coordination entity consisting of a titanium(IV) cation with four propan-2-olate anions as counterions.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) appears as a water-white to pale-yellow liquid with an odor like isopropyl alcohol.
About the same density as water.

CAS:   546-68-9
MF:   C12H28O4Ti
MW:   284.22
EINECS:   208-909-6

Synonyms
ISOPROPYL TITANATE;ISOPROPYL TITANATE(IV);TITANIUM ISOPROPOXIDE;TITANIUM ISO-PROPYLATE;TITANIUM (IV) I-PROPOXIDE;TITANIUM(IV) ISOPROPOXIDE;TITANIUM (IV) TETRA-I-PROPOXIDE;TITANIUM(IV) TETRAISOPROPOXIDE;Titanium tetraisopropanolate;546-68-9;Titanium(IV) isopropoxide;Titanium isopropoxide;Tetraisopropyl orthotitanate;Titanium tetraisopropoxide;Titanium isopropylate;Titanium tetraisopropylate;Tilcom TIPT;TETRAISOPROPYL TITANATE;Ti Isopropylate;Isopropyl orthotitanate;Tetraisopropoxytitanium(IV);Tetraisopropoxytitanium;A 1 (titanate);Tetraisopropanolatotitanium;Orgatix TA 10;Tetrakis(isopropoxy)titanium;Isopropyl titanate(IV);Tyzor TPT;Tetraisopropoxide titanium;Titanium tetra-n-propoxide;Titanium isopropylate (VAN);Titanium, tetrakis(1-methylethoxy)-;Titanium tetrakis(isopropoxide);HSDB 848;Tetraksi(isopropanolato)titanium;Isopropyl alcohol, titanium salt;Titanic acid tetraisopropyl ester;Isopropyl titanate(IV) ((C3H7O)4Ti);Titanium(4+) isopropoxide;Titanic acid isopropyl ester;EINECS 208-909-6;Titanium isopropoxide (Ti(OCH7)4);NSC 60576;Isopropyl alcohol, titanium(4+) salt;Titanic(IV) acid, tetraisopropyl ester;2-Propanol, titanium(4+) salt;2-Propanol, titanium(4+) salt (4:1);Ti(OiPr)4;76NX7K235Y
;Isopropyl alcohol titanium(4+) salt;VERTEC XL 110;TITANUM-(IV)-ISOPROPOXIDE;CHEBI:139496;EC 208-909-6;NSC-60576;TITANIUM TETRAISOPROPOXIDE [MI];TITANIUM TETRAISOPROPANOLATE [HSDB];titanium(4+) tetrapropan-2-olate;Titanium isopropoxide (Ti(OC3H7)4;DTXSID5027196;ti(iv) isopropoxide;2Propanol, titanium(4+) salt;DTXCID007196;Tetrakis(isopropanolato)titanium;titanium tetrakis(iso-propoxide);Titanium, tetrakis(1methylethoxy);TETRAKI(ISOPROPYLOXY)TITANIUM;TETRAKIS(ISOPROPYLATO)TITANIUM(IV);651-908-4;propan-2-olate;titanium(4+);Isopropyl Titanate;TTIP;titanium(IV) propan-2-olate;Titanium(IV) Tetraisopropoxide;titanium(4+) tetrakis(propan-2-olate);titanium tetra(isopropoxide);TITANIUM (IV) ISOPROPOXIDE;titanium(IV)tetraisopropoxide;C12H28O4Ti;UNII-76NX7K235Y;TIPT;tetraisopropoxy titanium;tetraisopropoxy-titanium;titaniumtetraisopropoxide;titaniumtetraisopropylate;titanium(IV)isopropoxide;tetra-isopropoxy titanium;titanium (IV)isopropoxide;tetra-iso-propoxy titanium;titanium tetra-isopropoxide;titanium-tetra-isopropoxide;titanium (4+) isopropoxide;Titanium isopropoxide(TTIP);tetraisopropoxytitanium (IV);titanium tetra (isopropoxide);titanium (IV)tetraisopropoxide;titanium (IV) tetraisopropoxide;AKOS015892702;FT60923;T0133;Q2031021;Isopropyl Titanate;Tetraisopropyl Titanate;Tetraisopropyl Orthotitanate;TTIP

Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT), also commonly referred to as titanium tetraisopropoxide or TTIP, is a chemical compound with the formula Ti{OCH(CH3)2}4.
This alkoxide of titanium(IV) is used in organic synthesis and materials science.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is a diamagnetic tetrahedral molecule.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is a component of the Sharpless epoxidation, a method for the synthesis of chiral epoxides.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is an organic compound composed of titanium and isopropyl groups (-C(CH3)2).
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used as a precursor for the production of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white pigment widely used in paint, cosmetics, and food industries.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is also used as a starting material in the synthesis of other titanium compounds and as a catalyst in organic synthesis.

The structures of the titanium alkoxides are often complex.
Crystalline Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is tetrameric with the molecular formula Ti4(OCH3)16.
Alkoxides derived from bulkier alcohols such as isopropyl alcohol aggregate less.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is mainly a monomer in nonpolar solvents.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) belongs to the product group of organic titanates, which are known to be highly reactive organics that can be used in a broad range of processes and applications.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is a colorless, slighty yellowish liquid that is very sensitive to moisture.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) can be used as an adhesion promoting and cross-linking agent for hydroxylic compounds or heat and corrosion resistant coatings.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is most suitable for use in the glass and glass fiber manufacturing.

Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT), also known as TIPT, is a chemical compound used in numerous industrial applications.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) has a molar mass of approximately 284.22 g/mol and is highly soluble in organic solvents.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is stable at room temperature and exhibits high reactivity, making it suitable for numerous industrial applications.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) hydrolyzes rapidly in the presence of moisture, requiring careful handling.

Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) Chemical Properties
Melting point: 14-17 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 232 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.96 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Vapor pressure: 60.2hPa at 25℃
Refractive index: n20/D 1.464(lit.)
Fp: 72 °F
Storage temp.: Flammables area
Solubility: Soluble in anhydrous ethanol, ether, benzene and chloroform.
Form: Liquid
Specific Gravity: 0.955
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Water Solubility: HYDROLYSIS
FreezingPoint: 14.8℃
Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water
Merck: 14,9480
BRN : 3679474
Stability: Stable, but decomposes in the presence of moisture. Incompatible with aqueous solutions, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. Flammable.
InChIKey: VXUYXOFXAQZZMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP: 0.05
CAS DataBase Reference: 546-68-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) (546-68-9)

Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) reacts with water to deposit titanium dioxide:
Ti{OCH(CH3)2}4 + 2 H2O → TiO2 + 4 (CH3)2CHOH
This reaction is employed in the sol-gel synthesis of TiO2-based materials in the form of powders or thin films.
Typically water is added in excess to a solution of the alkoxide in an alcohol.
The composition, crystallinity and morphology of the inorganic product are determined by the presence of additives (e.g. acetic acid), the amount of water (hydrolysis ratio), and reaction conditions.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is also used as a catalyst in the preparation of certain cyclopropanes in the Kulinkovich reaction.
Prochiral thioethers are oxidized enantioselectively using a catalyst derived from Ti(O-i-Pr)4.

Reactions
Catalyst for the synthesis of acyclic epoxy alcohols and allylic epoxy alcohols.
Useful for diastereoselective reduction of alpha-fluoroketones.
Catalyzes the asymmetric allylation of ketones.
Reagent for the synthesis of cyclopropylamines from aryl and alkenyl nitriles.
Useful for racemic and/or enantioselective addition of nucleophiles to aldehydes, ketones and imines.
Catalytic intramolecular formal [3+2] cycloaddition.
Catalyst for the synthesis of cyclopropanols from esters and organomagnesium reagents.

Uses
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used as a precursor for the preparation of titanium and barium-strontium-titanate thin films.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is useful to make porous titanosilicates and potential ion-exchange materials for cleanup of radioactive wastes.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is an active component of Sharpless epoxidation as well as involved in the synthesis of chiral epoxides.
In Kulinkovich reaction, Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is involved as a catalyst in the preparation of cyclopropanes.
Catalyst especially for asymmetric induction in organic syntheses; in preparation of nanosized TiO2.

Complexing agent in sol-gel process.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) can be used as a precursor for ambient conditions vapour phase deposition such as infiltration into polymer thin films.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is an organic titanate that has a wide range of applications across several industries.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) can be used as an esterification catalyst for plasticizers, polyesters, methacrylic esters, resins, polycarbonates, polyolefins and RTV silicone sealants.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) can also be used for coating chemicals as a cross linker for wire enamel varnish, glass and zinc flake coatings.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is most suitable for use in the glass and glass fiber manufacturing.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) may be used as an adhesion promoter for packaging ink such as flexo and gravure.

Pigment production: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used as a precursor for the production of titanium dioxide (TiO2), a white pigment widely used in the paint, cosmetic, and food industries.
Organic synthesis: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, such as the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.
Polymer synthesis: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used as an initiator for the polymerization of vinyl monomers and as a coupling agent for polymer-polymer and polymer-inorganic material interactions.
Adhesion promoter: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) can act as an adhesion promoter, improving the adhesion of coatings and adhesives to various substrates.
Electronics: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used in the production of thin-film capacitors and in the fabrication of metal-insulator-metal capacitors.
Surface treatment: Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) can be used for the surface treatment of metals, ceramics, and glass to improve their properties, such as corrosion resistance and adhesion.

Coatings and Paints
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is frequently used as a catalyst and crosslinking agent in the production of coatings and paints.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) enhances the adhesion and resistance of coatings to weathering and chemical attacks.
These properties make Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) ideal for use in high-quality protective and decorative paints.

Polymer Production
In the polymer industry, Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) serves as a catalyst in the production of various polymers such as polyolefins.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) helps improve the mechanical properties and thermal stability of the polymers.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is particularly important in applications that require high-performance materials, such as the automotive and construction industries.

Adhesives and Sealants
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is also used in the production of adhesives and sealants.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) acts as a coupling agent and improves the bonding between different materials.
This results in enhanced strength and durability of the adhesives and sealants, which are used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

Catalyst for Organic Synthesis
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is also employed as a catalyst in various organic syntheses.
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is used in the chemical industry to improve the efficiency and selectivity of reactions.
This makes Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) an indispensable component in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical products.

Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is an extremely versatile chemical raw material with a wide range of applications in various industries.
From coatings and paints to polymer production, adhesives and sealants, and as a catalyst for organic syntheses, the outstanding properties of Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) make it an essential component of numerous products and processes.

Preparation
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is prepared by treating titanium tetrachloride with isopropanol in presence of ammonia.
Hydrogen chloride is formed as a coproduct: 19–20

TiCl4 + 4 (CH3)2CHOH → Ti{OCH(CH3)2}4 + 4 HCl

Preparation
Tetraisopropyl Titanate (TIPT) is prepared by treating titanium tetrachloride with isopropanol in presence of ammonia.
Hydrogen chloride is formed as a coproduct: 19–20

TiCl4 + 4 (CH3)2CHOH → Ti{OCH(CH3)2}4 + 4 HCl