Description

Cadmium Propionate is an organometallic salt of cadmium and propionic acid, identified by CAS NO 16986-83-7. This compound serves as a specialized precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in sectors such as chemical synthesis, materials science, and specialized catalysis.

Application

• Catalyst Precursor: Used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new chemical processes.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialized cadmium-containing nanomaterials and thin films.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a building block for the production of more complex organocadmium compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Propionate
CAS No.	16986-83-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10CdO4
Molecular Weight	250.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Cadmium Dipropionate; Propanoic Acid, Cadmium Salt; Cadmium(2+) Propionate; Cadmium Propanoate; Cadmium(II) Propionate
EINECS	241-058-7

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Propionate is manufactured 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 all quality parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Cd basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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