Tri isobutyl Aluminum

Triisobutylaluminium (TiBA) is an organoaluminum compound with the formula Al(CH₂CH(CH₃)₂)₃. This colorless pyrophoric liquid is mainly used to make linear primary alcohols and α-olefins. It is used for production of synthetic rubbers.

Specifications:

Formula                        [(CH₃)₂CHCH₂]₃Al

CAS Number                [100-99-2]

Molecular Weight         198.32

Density (at 25^oC)         0.786 gm/ml

Purity                            95%

Boiling Point                 86^oC

Melting Point                 4^oC

Color                             colorless

Form                              liquid

Flash Point                    -1^oF

                     Moisture Sensitive     

Hazards:                                           

Pyrophoric, UN 305, (Aluminum Alkyls)