Description

Bis(2,4-Pentanedionato-O,O')Palladium(II) is a high-purity organometallic compound, also known as palladium(II) acetylacetonate, serving as a versatile and critical precursor in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its excellent solubility in organic solvents and its role as a source of palladium in homogeneous catalysis and vapor deposition processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality metal-organic precursors for developing catalysts, thin films, and specialized chemical intermediates.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: A key starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous palladium catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Stille) essential for pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile palladium source for depositing high-purity palladium and palladium oxide thin films on substrates for electronic and sensor applications.
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Used in the precise, layer-by-layer deposition of palladium-containing films for advanced semiconductor devices and nanotechnology.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), nanoparticles, and other functional materials.
• Electroplating & Surface Coating: Acts as an additive or precursor in electrolytic and electroless plating baths to impart specific surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a reagent or catalyst in various organic transformations and polymerizations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(2,4-Pentanedionato-O,O')Palladium(II)
CAS No.	14024-61-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14O4Pd
Molecular Weight	304.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Palladium(II) acetylacetonate; Pd(acac)2; Palladium acetylacetonate; Palladium bis(acetylacetonate); Palladium(2+) bis(2,4-pentanedionate); Palladium diacetylacetonate; Bis(acetylacetonato)palladium(II); 2,4-Pentanedione, palladium(2+) derivative
EINECS	237-842-7

Quality Control

Our Bis(2,4-Pentanedionato-O,O')Palladium(II) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Pd content)	Min. 34.8%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	~205°C (dec.)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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