Description

Ytterbium (III) 2,4-Pentanedionate is a high-purity, moisture-sensitive coordination compound of the rare earth element ytterbium. This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis and as a dopant source for specialized optical applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, photonics, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) industries.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile precursor for depositing ytterbium-containing thin films for electronic and optical coatings.
• Phosphors & Luminescent Materials: Acts as a dopant in the production of specialized phosphors for displays, lighting, and anti-counterfeiting inks.
• Catalysis Research: Utilized as a catalyst or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Fiber Optics & Laser Crystals: Employed as a doping agent to manufacture ytterbium-doped optical fibers and solid-state laser gain media.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used as a starting material for synthesizing novel coordination complexes and studying lanthanide chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Functions as an intermediate for creating other ytterbium-based organometallic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ytterbium (III) 2,4-Pentanedionate
CAS No.	14284-98-1
Molecular Formula	C15H21O6Yb
Molecular Weight	449.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Ytterbium(III) acetylacetonate; Ytterbium tris(2,4-pentanedionate); Tris(acetylacetonato)ytterbium(III); Yb(acac)3; Ytterbium triacetylacetonate; 2,4-Pentanedione, ytterbium(3+) salt; Ytterbium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate hydrate (if applicable)
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Quality Control

Our Ytterbium (III) 2,4-Pentanedionate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ytterbium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (Yb(acac)3)	≥ 99.9%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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