Description

Samarium 2,4-Pentanedionate (CAS NO 14589-42-5) is a high-purity, moisture-sensitive coordination compound of the rare earth element samarium. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science, offering a thermally stable and volatile source of samarium ions. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors who require precise metal-organic frameworks or dopants. Its consistent quality ensures reliable performance in sophisticated synthesis and deposition processes.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Acts as a volatile precursor for depositing samarium oxide (Sm2O3) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging samarium's unique redox properties.
• Luminescent Materials: Used in the synthesis of phosphors and dopants for LEDs, display technologies, and anti-counterfeiting pigments.
• Polymer Additives: Functions as a stabilizer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers and elastomers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental starting material for exploring new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and molecular magnets.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Utilized as a doping agent to modify the refractive index, magnetic, or electrical properties of advanced glass and ceramic matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Samarium 2,4-Pentanedionate
CAS No.	14589-42-5
Molecular Formula	C15H21O6Sm
Molecular Weight	459.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Samarium(III) acetylacetonate; Samarium tris(2,4-pentanedionate); Samarium tri(acetylacetonate); Sm(acac)3; Tris(acetylacetonato)samarium; Samarium 2,4-pentanedione complex; 2,4-Pentanedione, samarium(3+) salt; Samarium β-diketonate
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Quality Control

Our Samarium 2,4-Pentanedionate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, trace metal analysis, and identification, to ensure it meets exacting purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee transparency and compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product 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	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sm Content)	≥ 99.0% (typical 99.5%)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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