Description

Rhodium(III) 2,4-Pentanedionate is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound where rhodium is chelated by acetylacetonate ligands. This compound is a critical precursor material valued for its volatility and defined metal content, enabling precise deposition in advanced manufacturing processes. It is essential for researchers and industrial manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and materials science sectors who require a reliable source of high-quality rhodium for thin-film and nanomaterial applications.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile precursor for depositing high-purity rhodium metal or rhodium oxide thin films on semiconductors, sensors, and optical components.
• Catalysis Research & Development: Used as a starting material for synthesizing homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogenation, hydroformylation, and other organic transformations.
• Nanoparticle Synthesis: Acts as a metal-organic precursor for the controlled synthesis of rhodium nanoparticles with specific sizes and morphologies.
• Surface Coating and Plating: Employed in specialized coating processes to apply corrosion-resistant or catalytically active rhodium layers.
• Fuel Cell and Electrochemical Research: Investigated for use in electrode materials and electrocatalysts to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramic Additives: Used to introduce rhodium into glass matrices or ceramic formulations to modify electrical or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodium(III) 2,4-Pentanedionate
CAS No.	14284-92-5
Molecular Formula	C15H21O6Rh
Molecular Weight	400.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodium(III) acetylacetonate; Rh(acac)3; Tris(acetylacetonato)rhodium(III); Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)rhodium; Rhodium tris(acetylacetonate); Rhodium triacetylacetonate; Tris(pentane-2,4-dionato)rhodium
EINECS	238-190-6

Quality Control

Our Rhodium(III) acetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Rh content)	≥ 99.9% (trace metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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