Description

Europium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate is a high-purity organometallic compound of the rare earth element europium, also known by its CAS number 14284-86-7. This material serves as a critical precursor for advanced materials, valued for its role in imparting unique luminescent and catalytic properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of optoelectronics, phosphor synthesis, and specialty chemical vapor deposition (CVD).

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key dopant precursor for red-emitting phosphors used in LED lighting, display screens, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile europium source for depositing thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or reagent in specialized organic transformations and polymerization processes.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing new photonic materials, sensors, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents.
• Doping Agent for Glasses and Ceramics: Imparts specific optical properties to specialty glasses and advanced ceramic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Europium (III) 2,4-Pentanedionate
CAS No.	14284-86-7
Molecular Formula	C15H21EuO6
Molecular Weight	449.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Europium(III) acetylacetonate; Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)europium; Europium tris(acetylacetonate); Eu(acac)3; Europium 2,4-pentanedionate; Tris(acetylacetonato)europium(III); Europium triacetylacetonate
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Quality Control

Our Europium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Eu content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents

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