Description

Erbium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate is a high-purity organometallic compound, also known as erbium acetylacetonate. This material serves as a critical precursor for depositing erbium oxide thin films, which are essential for advanced optical and electronic applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the semiconductor, photonics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for the fabrication of erbium-doped or erbium oxide thin films.
• Optical Materials and Amplifiers: Used in research and production of erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) and other photonic devices.
• Catalyst Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of erbium-containing nanoparticles and nanostructures.
• Luminescent Materials: Employed in the development of upconversion phosphors and other luminescent compounds.
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other complex erbium coordination compounds for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Erbium (III) 2,4-Pentanedionate
CAS No.	14553-08-3
Molecular Formula	C15H21ErO6
Molecular Weight	448.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Erbium(III) acetylacetonate; Erbium tris(acetylacetonate); Erbium tri(2,4-pentanedionate); Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)erbium(III); Er(acac)3; Erbium 2,4-pentanedionate; Erbium acetylacetonate hydrate (when applicable); 2,4-Pentanedione, erbium(3+) salt
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Quality Control

Our Erbium (III) 2,4-pentanedionate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pink to pale pink powder/crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (Erbium content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0%
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.