Description

Terbium 3,5-Heptanedionate is a high-purity organometallic compound belonging to the β-diketonate family. This material is a critical precursor in the synthesis of advanced inorganic materials, particularly for its role in imparting unique luminescent and magnetic properties. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of optoelectronics, specialty catalysts, and high-performance ceramics who require precise control over material composition and performance.

Application

• Phosphor and Luminescent Material Production: A key precursor for doping inorganic host lattices to create green-emitting phosphors used in display technologies, LEDs, and X-ray intensifying screens.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a volatile terbium source for depositing thin films of terbium oxide (Tb₂O₃) or other terbium-containing compounds in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Used as a ligand or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions, leveraging terbium's Lewis acidity.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new magnetic materials, molecular magnets, and quantum information systems.
• Dopant for Optical Fibers and Glass: Used to dope silica glasses and optical fibers to modify refractive index and introduce specific optical absorption/emission characteristics.
• MRI Contrast Agent Research: Investigated as a potential starting material for developing next-generation contrast agents due to terbium's paramagnetic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terbium 3,5-Heptanedionate
CAS No.	14843-26-6
Molecular Formula	C21H35O6Tb
Molecular Weight	554.37 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Terbium(III) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Terbium tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Tb(tmhd)3; Tb(TMHD)3; Terbium(III) dipivaloylmethanate; Terbium tri(dipivaloylmethanate); Terbium tris(dipivaloylmethanate); Terbium(III) acetylacetonate derivative
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Quality Control

Our Terbium 3,5-Heptanedionate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) for metal content and trace metal analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Tb content)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)

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