Description

Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate Dihydrate is a coordination compound featuring nickel(II) ions chelated by acetylacetonate ligands. This material serves as a versatile and high-purity precursor for the synthesis of nickel-containing nanomaterials and advanced functional coatings. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of catalysis, materials science, and electronics who require a reliable source of well-defined nickel complexes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source material for depositing nickel or nickel oxide thin films on various substrates.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: A key starting material for producing nickel nanoparticles, nanowires, and other nanostructures with controlled morphology.
• Cross-Coupling Reagents: Employed in the preparation of organonickel reagents for important carbon-carbon bond forming reactions.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a stabilizer or curing agent in specific polymer formulations to enhance material properties.
• Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new coordination chemistry and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate Dihydrate
CAS No.	14363-16-7
Molecular Formula	Ni(C5H7O2)2 · 2H2O or C10H18NiO6
Molecular Weight	292.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Nickel bis(acetylacetonate) dihydrate; Nickel(2+) bis(2,4-pentanedionate) dihydrate; Ni(acac)2·2H2O; Nickel diacetylacetonate dihydrate; Bis(acetylacetonato)nickel(II) dihydrate; Nickel 2,4-pentanedionate dihydrate; Nickel(II) 2,4-pentanedionate dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Nickel(II) Acetylacetonate Dihydrate is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Ni content)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Theoretical (~12.3%) or as per COA
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents

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