Description

Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)terbium(III) is a high-purity, organometallic complex of the rare earth element terbium, known by its CAS number 15492-51-0. This compound is a critical precursor material valued for its role in advanced materials science and electronics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of optoelectronics, OLED technology, and specialty catalysts.

Application

• OLED Emitters and Phosphors: Serves as a key dopant or host material in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for displays and lighting, leveraging terbium's sharp emission lines.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used as a precursor in chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes to create thin-film coatings and nanomaterials.
• Specialty Catalysis: Functions as a catalyst or co-catalyst in selective organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying lanthanide chemistry, luminescence, and magnetic properties.
• Phosphorescent Probes: Utilized in the development of sensitive bio-imaging agents and diagnostic sensors due to its long-lived luminescence.
• Optical Amplifiers: Investigated for use in fiber optic communication systems and laser technologies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)terbium(III)
CAS No.	15492-51-0
Molecular Formula	C33H57O6Tb
Molecular Weight	704.80 g/mol
Synonyms	Terbium(III) 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate; Terbium tris(dipivaloylmethanate); Tb(dpm)3; Terbium(III) tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionate); Tris(dipivaloylmethanato)terbium; Terbium(III) acetylacetonate derivative; Terbium β-diketonate complex
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Quality Control

Our Tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedionato)terbium(III) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including ICP-MS, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment.

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 should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (Tb basis)	≥ 99.9% (Trace Metals Basis)
Assay (by Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., toluene, THF)
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.