Description

Chromium(III) Trifluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound that serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in depositing high-quality chromium oxide thin films with precise stoichiometric control. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, optical coatings, and catalysis sectors seeking reliable, high-performance metal-organic sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing chromium(III) oxide (Cr₂O₃) thin films for protective coatings, wear-resistant surfaces, and electronic components.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a starting material or dopant in the preparation of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts for organic transformations and polymerization reactions.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a building block in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and other functional hybrid materials.
• Optical and Electronic Coatings: Enables the production of thin films with specific optical, electrical, or magnetic properties for sensors and semiconductor devices.
• Surface Modification: Applied in surface treatment processes to impart corrosion resistance or alter surface characteristics of metals and alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium(III) Trifluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	14592-89-3
Molecular Formula	C15H12CrF9O6
Molecular Weight	508.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium tris(1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate); Chromium(III) 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Cr(tfacac)₃; Tris(1,1,1-trifluoroacetylacetonato)chromium(III); Tris(trifluoroacetylacetonato)chromium; Chromium trifluoroacetylacetonate; Chromium 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chromium(III) Trifluoroacetylacetonate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding applications like CVD/ALD. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Purple to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chromium (Cr) Content	10.0 - 10.5 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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