Description

Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)scandium(III) is a high-purity, organometallic coordination compound of scandium, widely recognized as scandium(III) acetylacetonate or Sc(acac)₃. This material serves as a critical precursor in advanced materials science, offering exceptional thermal stability and volatility for precise thin-film deposition. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the electronics, catalysis, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-performance metal-organic sources.

Application

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) & Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A key volatile precursor for depositing high-purity scandium oxide (Sc₂O₃) thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions due to its Lewis acidic properties.
• Materials Science & Nanotechnology: Used in the synthesis of scandium-containing nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced composite materials.
• Dopant for Solid-State Materials: Acts as a doping agent in the production of specialized ceramics, glasses, and phosphors to modify electrical or luminescent properties.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a standard or reference material in spectroscopic analysis and other analytical techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)scandium(III)
CAS No.	15492-49-6
Molecular Formula	C33H57O6Sc
Molecular Weight	606.75 g/mol
Synonyms	Scandium(III) acetylacetonate; Scandium tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Scandium(III) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)scandium; Sc(acac)₃; Sc(TMHD)₃; Scandium(III) dipivaloylmethanate; Tris(dipivaloylmethanato)scandium(III)
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)scandium(III) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including NMR, FT-IR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for prolonged storage or after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Scandium content)	≥ 99.0% (Metals basis)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	~ 180 - 185 °C
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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