Description

Thulium 2,4-Pentanedionate, Trihydrate is a high-purity organometallic compound of the rare earth element thulium, specifically its coordination complex with 2,4-pentanedione (acetylacetone). This material serves as a critical precursor for depositing thulium oxide thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics and optics sectors who require precise control over film composition and properties for advanced applications.

Application

• Thin Film Deposition: A key precursor for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to produce high-quality thulium oxide (Tm₂O₃) films.
• Optical Materials: Used in the research and development of specialized optical coatings, waveguides, and luminescent materials.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Enables the fabrication of dielectric layers and other functional components in microelectronics and semiconductor devices.
• Catalysis Research: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Doping Agent: Employed to dope glasses, crystals, and other host matrices to modify their optical or magnetic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic chemistry and materials science research involving rare earth elements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Thulium 2,4-Pentanedionate, Trihydrate
CAS No.	14589-44-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₁O₆Tm
Molecular Weight	462.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Thulium(III) acetylacetonate trihydrate; Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)thulium(III) trihydrate; Tm(acac)₃·3H₂O; Thulium tris(acetylacetonate) trihydrate; Thulium acetylacetonate hydrate; 2,4-Pentanedione, thulium(3+) derivative, trihydrate; Tris(acetylacetonato)thulium trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Thulium 2,4-Pentanedionate, Trihydrate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and thin film deposition applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and trace metal analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Tm)	≥ 36.5%
Purity (Tm(acac)₃·3H₂O)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Water Content (KF)	10.0 - 12.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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