Neodymium neodecanoate

Neodymium neodecanoate (CAS 106726-11-8) is a rare earth metal carboxylate salt, also known commercially as TAF Nd-V 10, neodymium versatate, or neodymium neocaprate. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified within the catalyst and catalyst precursor chemical family.

In synthetic rubber production, neodymium neodecanoate functions as a key component of Ziegler-Natta-type catalyst systems, coordinating with alkylaluminium co-catalysts to initiate stereospecific polymerisation of butadiene into high-cis polybutadiene. It is also employed as a catalyst precursor in lubricant additive synthesis, where the neodymium centre facilitates controlled organometallic reactions.

Neodymium neodecanoate is supplied for industrial and research applications and falls under REACH registration obligations for EU-based procurement. Buyers should confirm supplier SDS documentation and substance identity against CAS 106726-11-8. Packaging formats and available grades vary by supplier and should be confirmed at point of enquiry.