Titanium Isopropoxide

Ti(OC₃H₇)₄

IUPAC: Titanium(IV) isopropoxide

CAS: 546-68-9

Overview

Titanium isopropoxide (TTIP) is the most common titanium alkoxide, used as a precursor for TiO₂ thin films via sol-gel process and as a catalyst.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 28 1.0080
Carbon C 12 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Titanium Ti 1 47.8670

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×28
9.9%
C
Carbon ×12
50.7%
O
Oxygen ×4
22.5%
Ti
Titanium ×1
16.8%

Uses

  • • TiO₂ thin film deposition
  • • Sol-gel catalyst
  • • Ceramic precursor
  • • Anti-reflective coatings

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Used to deposit TiO₂ anti-reflective coatings on solar cells and optical lenses

Safety

  • ⚠ Moisture sensitive
  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)[O-].CC(C)[O-].CC(C)[O-].CC(C)[O-].[Ti+4]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
284.22 g/mol
Density
0.9600 g/cm³
Melting Point
17.6 °C
Boiling Point
232.0 °C
Solubility
decomposes

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
284.1467
TPSA
92.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
17
Complexity
10.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Titanium Isopropoxide?
Titanium Isopropoxide (Ti(OC₃H₇)₄) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Titanium(IV) isopropoxide.
What is the molecular weight of Titanium Isopropoxide?
Titanium Isopropoxide has a molar mass of 284.22 g/mol.
What state is Titanium Isopropoxide at room temperature?
Titanium Isopropoxide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Titanium Isopropoxide organic or inorganic?
Titanium Isopropoxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Titanium Isopropoxide?
Titanium Isopropoxide (Ti(OC₃H₇)₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Titanium (Ti).