Description

Chromium (III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound and a volatile chromium precursor. This material is critical for depositing high-quality chromium oxide thin films with excellent uniformity and controlled stoichiometry. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the semiconductor, optical coating, and advanced materials research sectors seeking reliable, high-performance chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): As a key precursor for depositing chromium oxide (Cr2O3) thin films on various substrates.
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Enables the growth of ultra-thin, conformal chromium oxide layers for advanced nanoelectronics and protective coatings.
• Optical Coatings: Used in the production of anti-reflective coatings, decorative layers, and optical filters.
• Catalyst Research: Serves as a precursor or catalyst component in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Surface Modification: For applying corrosion-resistant or hard ceramic coatings on metals and alloys.
• Materials Science Research: A fundamental reagent for developing new functional materials and studying deposition processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium (III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	14592-80-4
Molecular Formula	C15H3CrF18O6
Molecular Weight	637.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium tris(1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Chromium(III) hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Cr(hfac)3; Tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)chromium(III); Chromium trifluoride acetylacetonate; Chromium 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Chromium(III) 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoroacetylacetonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chromium (III) Hexafluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding deposition processes. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metal content, and 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Chromium Content)	≥ 99.0% (by ICP-OES)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Volatility	Sublimes under reduced pressure

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