Description

Cadmium 2,4-Pentanedionate, Hydrate is a coordination compound where cadmium is chelated by acetylacetonate ligands, commonly supplied as a hydrate. This compound serves as a versatile precursor for the synthesis of cadmium oxide nanomaterials and thin films via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) or sol-gel processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of semiconductor fabrication, catalysis, and specialty glass production where high-purity metal-organic sources are required.

Application

• Precursor for Cadmium Oxide (CdO) Nanomaterials: Used in the synthesis of nanoparticles, nanowires, and thin films for optoelectronic applications.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a volatile metal-organic source for depositing cadmium-containing layers on substrates.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Dopant for Specialty Glasses and Ceramics: Imparts specific optical or electrical properties to advanced materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A key starting material for exploring new cadmium-based coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: May be utilized as a reagent in specific metal-mediated organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium 2,4-Pentanedionate, Hydrate
CAS No.	14689-45-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14CdO4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 326.64 g/mol (Contact for hydrate-specific details)
Synonyms	Cadmium(II) acetylacetonate hydrate; Cadmium bis(2,4-pentanedionate) hydrate; Cadmium di(acetylacetonate) hydrate; Cadmium acetylacetonate; Cd(acac)2 hydrate; 2,4-Pentanedione, cadmium complex, hydrate; Bis(acetylacetonato)cadmium hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cadmium 2,4-Pentanedionate, Hydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and loss on drying is provided to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

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; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cd basis)	Min. 98.0%
Loss on Drying	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents

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