Description

Ferrous Acetylacetonate is an organometallic coordination compound where iron is chelated by acetylacetonate ligands. This compound serves as a versatile precursor and catalyst, valued for its solubility in organic solvents and its role in facilitating controlled chemical reactions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and researchers in the polymer, electronics, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from material synthesis to surface treatment.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of polymers, including as a component in Ziegler-Natta type catalysts and for ring-opening polymerization.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile iron source for depositing thin films of iron oxide or other iron-containing materials on substrates.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in the production of silicone resins and rubbers to enhance thermal stability and mechanical properties.
• Fuel Additive: Functions as a combustion catalyst and smoke suppressant in solid propellants and liquid fuels.
• Magnetic Material Synthesis: A key starting material in the sol-gel or thermal decomposition synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles (e.g., magnetite).
• Surface Treatment: Used in formulations for corrosion inhibition or as a adhesion promoter on metal surfaces.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial labs for studying coordination chemistry and developing new catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferrous Acetylacetonate
CAS No.	14024-17-0
Molecular Formula	Fe(C5H7O2)2 or Fe(acac)2
Molecular Weight	254.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Iron(II) acetylacetonate; Iron bis(acetylacetonate); Iron(2+) bis(2,4-pentanedionate); Fe(acac)2; Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)iron; Iron(II) 2,4-pentanedionate; Iron diacetylacetonate
EINECS	237-851-8

Quality Control

Our Ferrous Acetylacetonate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. We provide traceable Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in advanced material synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to reddish-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Fe Content)	Min. 21.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.