Description

Praseodymium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Hydrate is a high-purity organometallic compound that serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in providing a soluble and reactive source of praseodymium ions, essential for introducing specific optical and catalytic properties. This chemical is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of specialty catalysts, luminescent materials, and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in the synthesis of specialized catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Optical Materials: A key starting material for producing praseodymium-doped glasses, crystals, and phosphors with unique luminescent properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile source for depositing praseodymium oxide (Pr6O11) thin films in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new rare-earth-based compounds and nanomaterials.
• Polymer Additives: Can be incorporated to modify the thermal and mechanical properties of certain high-performance polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Praseodymium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Hydrate
CAS No.	14553-09-4
Molecular Formula	C15H21O6Pr • xH2O
Molecular Weight	438.22 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Praseodymium Tris(acetylacetonate) Hydrate; Praseodymium(3+) Tris(2,4-pentanedionate) Hydrate; Pr(acac)3 • xH2O; Tris(acetylacetonato)praseodymium(III) Hydrate; Praseodymium 2,4-Pentanedionate Hydrate; Praseodymium AcAc Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Praseodymium(Iii) Acetylacetonate Hydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters are available upon request 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Praseodymium content)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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