Description

Gadolinium(III) Acetylacetonate Trihydrate is a coordination compound of the rare earth metal gadolinium with the acetylacetonate ligand. This material is a crucial precursor in advanced materials science and catalysis, valued for its role in introducing gadolinium ions into complex molecular structures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent development, specialty catalysts, and the synthesis of novel luminescent materials.

Application

• MRI Contrast Agent Research: Serves as a key starting material for developing gadolinium-based contrast agents used in magnetic resonance imaging.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Luminescent Materials: Used in the synthesis of phosphors and other luminescent compounds for display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Functions as a volatile precursor for depositing gadolinium oxide thin films in semiconductor and optical coating applications.
• Nanomaterial Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of gadolinium-doped nanoparticles for various biomedical and technological applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for investigating the coordination chemistry and physical properties of lanthanide complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gadolinium(III) Acetylacetonate Trihydrate
CAS No.	16743-68-3
Molecular Formula	C15H21GdO6 • 3H2O
Molecular Weight	470.61 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Gadolinium tris(acetylacetonate) trihydrate; Tris(2,4-pentanedionato)gadolinium(III) trihydrate; Gadolinium(III) 2,4-pentanedionate trihydrate; Gd(acac)3•3H2O; Gadolinium acetylacetonate hydrate; Gadolinium triacetylacetonate trihydrate; Tris(acetylacetonato)gadolinium(III) trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Gadolinium(III) Acetylacetonate Trihydrate is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, heavy metals, and other relevant parameters 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 kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Gd basis)	Min. 99.9%
Water Content (KF)	10.0 - 12.0%
Chloride (Cl)	Max. 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 0.001%

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