Titanium isopropoxide, 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. It is a diamagnetic tetrahedral molecule. The structures of the titanium alkoxides are often complex. Crystalline titanium methoxide is tetrameric with the molecular formula Ti4(OCH3)16. Alkoxides derived from bulkier alcohols such as isopropanol aggregate less. Titanium isopropoxide is mainly a monomer in nonpolar solvents.
Appearance & Physical State
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Density
0.95
Melting Point
15ºC
Freezing Point
14.8℃
Boiling Point
240ºC
Flash Point
46ºC
Refractive Index
1.4654-1.4684
Water Solubility
HYDROLYSIS
Stability
Stable, but decomposes in the presence of moisture. Incompatible with aqueous solutions, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. Flammable.
