Description

Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)lutetium(III) is a high-purity, organometallic complex of the rare-earth element lutetium, widely recognized by its CAS number 15492-45-2. This compound serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science, offering exceptional thermal stability and volatility for precise thin-film deposition. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key precursor for depositing high-quality lutetium oxide (Lu₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor manufacturing and optical coatings.
• OLED & Phosphor Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of dopants and host materials for efficient organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and luminescent materials.
• Catalysis Research: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• NMR Shift Reagents: Employed in analytical chemistry as a shift reagent for simplifying complex nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra.
• Specialty Polymer Additives: Imparts specific properties, such as thermal stability or refractive index modification, to advanced polymers.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new rare-earth-based materials and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)lutetium(III)
CAS No.	15492-45-2
Molecular Formula	C33H57LuO6
Molecular Weight	711.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Lutetium(III) tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Lutetium tris(dipivaloylmethanate); Lu(DPM)3; Lu(thd)3; Lutetium(III) acetylacetonate derivative; Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethylheptane-3,5-dionato)lutetium; Lutetium tri(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Lutetium β-diketonate complex
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)lutetium(III) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with high-purity standards for electronic and optical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Lu Content)	Min. 99.9% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	Min. 99.5%
Melting Point	~170-190°C
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, hexane)

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