Description

Indium Trifluoroacetylacetonate is a high-purity organometallic compound, specifically a β-diketonate complex of indium(III). This material is valued for its role as a volatile precursor in advanced material synthesis and thin-film deposition processes. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical sectors who require precise metal-organic sources for vapor-phase applications.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): Serves as a key precursor for depositing indium-containing thin films, such as indium oxide (In₂O₃) and indium tin oxide (ITO), for transparent conductive coatings.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the synthesis of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), coordination polymers, and catalysts due to its well-defined coordination chemistry.
• Electronics Manufacturing: A critical source material for creating functional layers in semiconductors, sensors, and optoelectronic devices.
• Specialty Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Nanoparticle Production: Employed in the synthesis of indium-based nanoparticles with controlled size and morphology for advanced applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Indium Trifluoroacetylacetonate
CAS No.	15453-87-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₅F₉O₆In
Molecular Weight	637.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Indium(III) trifluoroacetylacetonate; Tris(1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionato)indium; In(tfac)₃; Indium tris(trifluoroacetylacetonate); 1,1,1-Trifluoro-2,4-pentanedione indium(III) derivative; Indium(III) 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,4-pentanedionate; Tris(trifluoroacetylacetonato)indium(III)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Indium Trifluoroacetylacetonate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, metal content, and trace impurities 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Indium Content)	≥ 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total

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