Description

Magnesium Acetylacetonate is a coordination compound where magnesium is chelated by two acetylacetonate ligands, offering excellent thermal stability and solubility in organic media. This compound serves as a versatile and efficient precursor for introducing magnesium into advanced materials and catalytic systems. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the polymer, ceramic, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance material properties or develop novel catalysts.

Application

• Polymer Additive & Catalyst: Acts as a co-catalyst in Ziegler-Natta type polymerization systems and as a cross-linking agent or stabilizer in polymer formulations.
• Ceramic & Thin Film Precursor: Used in sol-gel processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for producing high-purity magnesium oxide (MgO) films and ceramic materials.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additive: Functions as a combustion improver and anti-knock agent in fuels, and as a detergent or anti-wear component in lubricants.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutritional Synthesis: Serves as a reagent or catalyst in organic synthesis for pharmaceutical intermediates and in the preparation of magnesium-based nutritional supplements.
• Textile & Coating Agent: Utilized in flame-retardant treatments for textiles and as a component in specialty coatings and paints.
• Research & Development: A key starting material in academic and industrial R&D for developing new coordination chemistry, nanomaterials, and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Magnesium Acetylacetonate
CAS No.	14024-56-7
Molecular Formula	Mg(C5H7O2)2 / C10H14MgO4
Molecular Weight	222.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium bis(acetylacetonate); Magnesium 2,4-pentanedionate; Mg(acac)2; Bis(2,4-pentanedionato)magnesium; Magnesium(II) acetylacetonate; Magnesium diacetylacetonate; Acetylacetone magnesium salt; 2,4-Pentanedione, magnesium derivative
EINECS	237-852-7

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Acetylacetonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (MgO basis)	Min. 98.0%
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear solution
Loss on Drying	Max. 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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