Description

Lanthanum Acetylacetonate is a high-purity lanthanide coordination compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of lanthanum. This material serves as a critical precursor for advanced materials synthesis, offering excellent volatility and thermal decomposition properties. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to incorporate lanthanum's unique properties into their products and processes.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-k lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Catalysis: Used as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis, polymerization reactions, and petroleum refining.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the production of lanthanum-containing nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Dopant for Optical Materials: Employed in the fabrication of specialty glasses, phosphors, and luminescent materials.
• Polymer Additive: Can function as a stabilizer or property modifier in certain high-performance polymer systems.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanthanum Acetylacetonate
CAS No.	14284-88-9
Molecular Formula	La(C₅H₇O₂)₃ • xH₂O (commonly anhydrous or hydrated)
Molecular Weight	~434.22 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Lanthanum(III) acetylacetonate; Tris(acetylacetonato)lanthanum; Lanthanum tris(2,4-pentanedionate); La(acac)₃; Lanthanum 2,4-pentanedionate; Tris(pentane-2,4-dionato)lanthanum; Lanthanum β-diketonate
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Quality Control

Our Lanthanum Acetylacetonate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced materials applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (La content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (Lanthanum Acetylacetonate)	≥ 99.9%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents
Loss on Drying	< 2.0 %

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